Texas Tech linebacker Austin Romaine made the play of his life against Sam Houston on Saturday — and then did it again about two minutes later.
On the first play of the second quarter, Romaine picked off a deflected pass thrown by Sam Houston QB Brett Holloway and returned it 15 yards for a touchdown, the first of his collegiate career.
On the first play after the ensuing kickoff, Romaine was there once again. He picked off another pass and ran it back once again, a 31-yard pick-6 this time that extended the Red Raiders’ lead to 21-0. Only seven seconds of game time elapsed between Romaine’s touchdowns.
Romaine is in his first season with Texas Tech after spending the previous three with Kansas State. He’d only tallied one interception in his prior three seasons. He was third on the Red Raiders’ defense in tackles entering Saturday.
The No. 11 Red Raiders are looking to stay undefeated with a win over Sam Houston.