Morton throws for 3 TDs, LB Rodriguez scores on offense again and Texas Tech whips WVU 49-0 | National Sports

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — James Brown’s “I Feel Good” reverberated through the Texas Tech locker room after the Red Raiders put a cap on their best regular season in 17 years.

Behren Morton threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns, linebacker Jacob Rodriguez scored his second offensive TD in as many games, and No. 7 Texas Tech beat West Virginia 49-0 on Saturday in the Red Raiders’ final tuneup before the Big 12 championship game.

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