Texas Tech routs Mississippi State in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Texas Tech University lineman Gabe Cavazos Jr. (68) holds up the Liberty Bowl trophy after his team defeated Mississippi State University at the 63rd AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 28, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Texas Tech University coach Sonny Cumbie (left) celebrates his team’s opening touchdown against Mississippi State during the 63rd AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 28, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Mississippi State University receiver Austin Williams (85) fights off a Texas Tech defender during the 63rd AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 28, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Mississippi State University linebacker Sherman Timbs (34) dives for a loose ball against Texas Tech during the 63rd AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 28, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Texas Tech University linebacker Tyrique Matthews (32) recovers a fumble by Mississippi State University during the 63rd AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 28, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Mississippi State University quarterback Will Rodgers (2) throws the ball over a Texas Tech defender during the 63rd AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 28, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Texas Tech University receiver Kaylon Geiger (10) runs after a catch during the 63rd AutoZone Liberty Bowl against Mississippi State Universityi on Dec. 28, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Texas Tech University lineman Gabe Cavazos Jr. (68) hugs his mom after his team defeated Mississippi State University at the 63rd AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 28, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Texas Tech shuts down the Bulldogs’ vaunted offense, achieving the biggest margin of victory in the game since 2013.
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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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