2008 Texas vs. Texas Tech football game

The 2008 Texas vs. Texas Tech football game was a Big 12 Conference college football game played between the Texas Longhorns and Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. The game was played on November 1 and was one of the most memorable games in the two teams' rivalry. Heading into the game, both teams were undefeated at 8–0. Texas entered game as the top-ranked team in the nation, led by coach Mack Brown. The Red Raiders, headed by coach Mike Leach, were ranked sixth. The Red Raiders stunned the Longhorns 39–33 on a last-second touchdown pass. The game appeared over on the previous play, but Texas dropped a potential interception. The game is one of the greatest upsets in the rivalry's history and was crucial in producing a three-way tie in the Big 12 at the end of the season.

2008 Texas vs. Texas Tech
Conference game
1234 Total
Texas 061314 33
Texas Tech 1210710 39
DateNovember 1, 2008
Season2008
StadiumJones AT&T Stadium
LocationLubbock, Texas
RefereeKarl Richins
Attendance56,333
United States TV coverage
NetworkABC
AnnouncersBrent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit
Nielsen ratings12
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