Texas Tech Football Team History
Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Founded: 1923
Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium
Capacity: 59,011
Colors: Scarlet & Black
Coach: J.T. King
Conference: Southwest-
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| 1966 Season Highlights |
| J.T. King enters his 6th season as Head Coach at Texas Tech. |
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| 1966 Season |
| Date |
Opponent | Score |
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| Sat., Sep. 17 | @
Kansas
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23 |
7 |
W |
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| | Sat., Sep. 24 | vs.
Texas
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21 |
31 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 1 | @
Texas A&M
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14 |
35 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 8 | @
Texas Christian
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3 |
6 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 15 | vs.
Florida State
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33 |
42 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 22 | vs.
Southern Methodist
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7 |
24 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 29 | @
Rice
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35 |
19 |
W |
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| | Sat., Nov. 5 | vs.
Oklahoma State
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10 |
7 |
W |
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| | Sat., Nov. 12 | vs.
Baylor
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14 |
29 |
L |
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| | Sat., Nov. 19 | vs.
Arkansas
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21 |
16 |
W |
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| 1966 Season Totals |
| Record | 4-6
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| Points Scored | 181 |
| Scoring Average | 18.1 |
| Points Allowed | 216 |
| Defense Average | 21.6 |
| Opponents Record | 48-52
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| Conference Record | 2-5 |
| Home Record | 2-4
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| Away Record | 2-2
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| 1966 NCAA Final Rankings |
| Rank |
Record |
Source |
| was not ranked. |
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| 1966 All American Awards |
| Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
| Coming Someday |
| 1966 All Southwest Conference Players |
| Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
| Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
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