Texas Tech vs. Lamar Football 2018

September 8, 2018 by Brad Tollefson Leave a Comment

After returning from Houston last week where Texas Tech played Ole Miss, it was time for the Red Raiders to open the season at home.

First Half

The Masked Rider leads the team out onto the field before the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Douglas Coleman III (3) carries a hammer while running out onto the field before the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Douglas Coleman III (3) carries a hammer while running out onto the field before the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Ja'Deion High (88) catches a touchdown during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Ja’Deion High (88) catches a touchdown during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Ja'Deion High (88) and Zach Austin (19) celebrate after a touchdown during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Ja’Deion High (88) and Zach Austin (19) celebrate after a touchdown during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Demarcus Fields (23) breaks up a pass intended for Lamar's Isaiah Howard (84) during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Demarcus Fields (23) breaks up a pass intended for Lamar’s Isaiah Howard (84) during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Antoine Wesley (4) tries to break away from Lamar's Tyler Rios (12) during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Antoine Wesley (4) tries to break away from Lamar’s Tyler Rios (12) during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Lamar coach Mike Schultz watches his team during the game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Lamar's Darrel Colbert (7) runs with the ball during the game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Lamar’s Darrel Colbert (7) runs with the ball during the game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's De'Quan Bowman (8) runs down the field with a punt return during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s De’Quan Bowman (8) runs down the field with a punt return during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Demarcus Felton (2) scores a touchdown with Lamar's Garrison Mitchell (3) hanging on his back during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Demarcus Felton (2) scores a touchdown with Lamar’s Garrison Mitchell (3) hanging on his back during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Alan Bowman (10) is tackled during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Alan Bowman (10) is tackled during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Kesean Carter (82) tries to push away Lamar's Kevin O'Neill (48) and Davon Jernigan (10) during the game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Kesean Carter (82) tries to push away Lamar’s Kevin O’Neill (48) and Davon Jernigan (10) during the game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Alan Bowman (10) passes the ball down field during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Alan Bowman (10) passes the ball downfield during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Second Half

With the Red Raiders easily holding the lead, it was time for the third and fourth string quarterbacks to make an appearance.

Texas Tech's Douglas Coleman III (3) and Tony Jones (9) tackle Lamar's Dewan Thompson (4) during the game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Douglas Coleman III (3) and Tony Jones (9) tackle Lamar’s Dewan Thompson (4) during the game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Jett Duffey (7) runs away from Lamar's Davon Jernigan (10) during the game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Jett Duffey (7) runs away from Lamar’s Davon Jernigan (10) during the game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's SaRodorick Thompson (28) is tackled by Lamar's Reggie Boseman (42) during the game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s SaRodorick Thompson (28) is tackled by Lamar’s Reggie Boseman (42) during the game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Adrian Frye (20) runs down the field with an interception to score a touchdown during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Adrian Frye (20) runs down the field with an interception to score a touchdown during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Ta'Zhawn Henry (26) runs with the ball during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Ta’Zhawn Henry (26) runs with the ball during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech's Colt Garrett (12) passes the ball down field during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media] — Texas Tech’s Colt Garrett (12) passes the ball downfield during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury walks off the field after the game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Postgame News Conference

And check out the full slideshow of photos by me, Sam and John on the A-J site.

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