Texas Tech explodes past Houston in wild shootout, 63-49

Bowman Puts On A Show, Man

When McLane Carter crumpled to the turf awkwardly in the early moments of Texas Tech’s season-opening loss to Ole Miss, an understandable sense of dread crept across the minds of Red Raider fans. There were now tons of questions surrounding this offense. Out trotted the true freshman Alan Bowman, whose last competitive snap came for Grapevine High School nine months ago. But now, just two weeks after being forced into the starting spot, the only question appears to be: why didn’t Bowman start from the beginning? The freshman was other-worldly in the Red Raiders’ offensive explosion against Houston, piling up 605 yards and five touchdowns while exhibiting excellent poise and command of the attack. He saved perhaps his best throw for last — a 33-yard dime to Antoine Wesley that seemingly weaved its way around the heavy coverage and into the waiting arms of the receiver. It was the kind of throw you expect from a seasoned veteran, not a guy who attended his senior prom less than six months ago. There were plenty of stars in Tech’s 704-yard avalanche on Saturday afternoon — running back Ta’zhawn Henry dazzled in a four-touchdown performance, and Wesley was sensational in his own right — but the headline is that Texas Tech has its quarterback, and the Big 12 has been warned.