Instant observations: Texas Tech knocks off Mississippi State, Mike Leach in AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Texas Tech capped off a roller-coaster 2021 football season by closing a chapter with Mike Leach. The Red Raiders beat Mississippi State, coached by Leach, 34-7 in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Tuesday night. The victory provides Texas Tech (7-6) with its first winning season since 2015. It was the program’s first bowl appearance since 2017, which is why the Red Raiders hired Joey McGuire to replace former head coach Matt Wells during the regular season. 

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