why is the texas tech game delayed

The Texas Tech game was delayed due to weather conditions, specifically lightning strikes in the Lubbock, Texas area. The game experienced a lightning delay just a few minutes into the first quarter, causing officials to suspend play and send players and fans back. The delay involved repeated resets of a 30-minute clock every time lightning was detected nearby, leading to a prolonged interruption lasting over two hours. The delay was to ensure safety as lightning was within eight miles of the stadium, and play resumed only once it was safe after the last lightning strike moved away. This weather interruption affected the flow of the game and team preparations significantly.