FORT WORTH- Texas Tech followed TCU After a tough start defensively, they are 14-3 on Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

After Tech forced a strip sack on sophomore linebacker Harvey Dyson III, the Red Raiders offense was unable to fumble the ball on its first three attempts and appeared content to settle for a fourth down.

Kicker Reese Burkhardt stepped out for what would have been a 17-yard field goal attempt. Instead, the ball was faked to Burkhardt, who punched it in for a 4-yard touchdown. In Burkhardt’s celebration, he held up his jersey to reveal the message on his white shirt underneath. The remarks appeared to support former President Donald Trump. Republican presidential candidate. When slowed down again, the t-shirt reads “Trump 2024 MAGA.”

It is rare for college athletes to make political statements during games.

The score helped Tech turn the tide in the game. The Red Raiders led 17-14 at halftime against TCU in Fort Worth.

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