Turning Points: Five crucial moments in Texas Tech’s victory over Sam Houston State

Sep 5, 2015; Lubbock, TX, USA; The Texas Tech Red Raiders tractor-trailer sits outside Jones AT&T Stadium prior to the game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Each week, Wreck ‘Em Red will analyze the moments in which Texas Tech’s most recent game turned, and we will describe what happened, and how it was an integral part of the tapestry that was the previous game.

Most football games are won in the blink of an eye. Something that happens on the field in less than a second can impact the momentum of the game and ultimately decide the victor. Sometimes theses moments are obvious so there isn’t much need to analyze them. But there are other smaller moments that some fans may not remember or notice but which play a crucial role in the story of each game.

Here are this week’s turning points.