1. Turnovers
Texas Tech defense forced eight turnovers in its 3-0 start.
However, the Red Raiders registered only one takeaway in losing the last two games.
Texas Tech finished with three against Iowa State.
The Texas Tech defense got off to a good start against Iowa State as Tevin Madison intercepted Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson’s pass at the Cyclone 32-yard line.
“It’s just a team effort,” Gaines said. “Everybody has to do their 1/11th, and we’ve made too many mistakes these past two weeks, and we’ve just got to practice each and every week to get better at it.