For Tech to find a way to win in Fort Worth and propel itself back into the Big 12 race, it starts with playing better defense. The Red Raiders sit 128th in the country in total defense and 124th in scoring defense, both marks that are near or at the bottom of the conference.

Whether it was punting, punt coverage or fielding kicks, Texas Tech football special teams were subpar across the board in loss to Baylor football

Hunting for its first Big 12 Conference victory, Baylor hammered Texas Tech 59-35 on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas, in a game that was sewn up with 10 minutes to go.