Photo gallery: Mountaineers beat Texas Tech, 31-26

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard makes an adjustment at the line during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia running back Rushel Shell looks for running room during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury argues a call during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard runs with the ball during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard throws downfield during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia safety KJ Dillon dives to make a tackle during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes eludes a tackle during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia Mountaineers won 31-26 over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia safeties Jarrod Harper and KJ Dillon bump fists during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia receiver Ka'Raun White looks for running room during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia receiver Ka'Raun White fights forward for a first down during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia quarterback William Crest throws downfield during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard looks to throw during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia running back Rushel Shell finds the end zone for the second time during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

Texas Tech receiver Jakeem Grant is held to 8 yards on 5 catches during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia cornerback Daryl Worley waits for the snap during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia defensive coordinator Tony Gibson encourages KJ Dillon from the sidelines during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia defensive back Rasul Douglas drops back into coverage during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

A West Virginia fan reacts to an interception during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia's Khairi Sharif makes a special teams tackle during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

A young West Virginia fan poses for the camera during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski tries to sell a fumble recovery during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski attempts to keep Texas Tech out of the end zone during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury talks with his team during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood fights for extra yardage during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard waits for the snap during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia receiver Jovon Durante looks in for the snap during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia tackle Marquis Lucas attempts to push running back Wendell Smallwood across the goal line during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood waits on the snap during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard is stopped short of the goal line on a sneak, but earns a first down with under two minutes by drawing a penalty during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia receiver Daikiel Shorts pulls a piece of cloth from quarterback Skyler Howard's hair during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen signals a touchdown on a play whistled dead during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen looks displeased with a call during the Mountaineers 31-26 win over Texas Tech at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard hands to running back Rushel Shell on a zone read leading to a touchdown during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia running back Rushel Shell celebrates his touchdown during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

Texas Tech's Jakeem Grant spins for a 10-yard touchdown. - Ben Queen/USA Today Sports

West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood steps around a tackler during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia running back Rushel Shell prays in the end zone prior to the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard dives toward the pylon during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood walks into the end zone during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia gunner Jovon Durante runs to down a punt inside the 10 yard line during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia return man KJ Dillon looks for room to run during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard delivers a pass during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard hands to running back Rushel Shell on a zone read leading to a touchdown during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia safety KJ Dillon makes an arm tackle on Jakeem Grant during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia receiver Ka'Raun White breaks a tackle during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen tries to get the play in to his offense during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia running back Wendell Smallwood celebrates his touchdown during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia's Sean Walters makes a big hit on Jakeem Grant during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia's Sean Walters celebrates a big special teams tackle during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia running back Rushel Shell runs away from defenders during the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury argues a call during the Red Raiders game at West Virginia on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia cornerback Terrell Chestnut watches teammates warm up prior to the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen greets Skyler Howard during the Mountaineers' Man Trip on Saturday. - Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

West Virginia receiver Jovon Durante warm up with coach JaJuan Seider prior to the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia running back Rushel Shell prepares to run onto the field prior to the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU running back Rushel Shell greets fans before SAturday's game. - Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen (left) talks with Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Kliff Kingsbury (right) before their game at Milan Puskar Stadium. - Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

West Virginia safety Dravon Askew-Henry walks onto the field prior to the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard gets pumped up prior to the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

A West Virginia fan takes in warmups from the stands prior to the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

A West Virginia fan takes in warmups from the stands prior to the Mountaineers game against Texas Tech on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com