Late-season surges bring California, Texas Tech to 2nd-ever meeting, this time in Independence Bowl
MANHATTAN, KS - OCTOBER 01: A general view of footballs and Texas Tech Red Raiders helmets on the field, before a game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on October 1, 2022 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter A
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - California (6-6, 4-5 Pac-12) vs. Texas Tech (6-6, 5-4 Big 12), Dec. 16, 9:15 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Shreveport, La.
TOP PLAYERS
Cal: RB Jaydn Ott, Pac-12-best 1,260 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns.
Texas Tech: RB Tahj Brooks, fourth nationally with 1,443 rushing yards, nine touchdowns.
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NOTABLE
Cal: The Bears lost four straight to ranked teams, then won their final three games to get bowl eligible.
Texas Tech: The Red Raiders won their first three November games to achieve bowl eligibility before losing 57-7 to College Football Playoff-bound Texas.
LAST TIME
Texas Tech defeated Cal 45-31 in the 2004 Holiday Bowl in San Diego.
BOWL HISTORY
Cal: First appearance in the Independence Bowl, 25th bowl overall.
Texas Tech: Third Independence bowl and 41st bowl appearance overall.