Texas Tech football: Positive developments from Oklahoma State loss

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Nov 28, 2020; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Alan Bowman (10) throws a pass against during a football game against Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Terry-USA TODAY Sports /

Bowman played well

Making his first start since the Iowa State game, quarterback Alan Bowman played what could be argued was his best game of the year. Of course, it was far from perfect.

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The elephant in the room that we must discuss was his pick-six in the third quarter. Coming on the possession right after OSU returned Tech’s ill-fated onside kick for a TD, Bowman simply stared his first read down allowing a defender to jump the route resulting in a 34-24 deficit for his team.

But on the other hand, Bowman was able to put up 384 yards through the air, the most he’s had against a Big 12 team this year. Also, his 67.4% completion percentage was his best in a conference game other than his 4-4 showing in garbage time against Oklahoma.

Remember, Oklahoma State came into the game averaging just over 188 yards allowed per game through the air. And their plan was to challenge the Red Raiders to beat them in one-on-one situations.

Bowman did beat them on more than a few occasions. He completed passes to 13 different players and he averaged a more than acceptable 8.5 yards per attempt.

Assuming that Bowman can take apart an awful Kansas defense in the season finale, he will head into the offseason with some serious momentum in the race for next year’s starting QB job. He was able to lead Tech to a comeback win over Baylor, nearly authored an upset of Oklahoma State in Stillwater, and assuming that he plays up to par against Kansas, he should feel better about where he is as a QB than he has all season.

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