Takeaways: Kingsbury previews Texas on RRFWKK
... Kingsbury said the TCU win was "encouraging" because the Red Raiders didn't play their best game but still found a way to win.
... Kingsbury said Malik Jenkins is "just now starting to figure it out" and is "making a ton of plays" for the Red Raiders. "Very happy and proud for him."
... Kingsbury said that Pat Mahomes "forced some things" against TCU, but he said they've all learned from that and he expects Mahomes to be better this week.
... Kingsbury on the freshmen that played last week against the Horned Frogs: "They stepped up and they weren't afraid of the moment. It's been fun to see that. [...] They love football and they get out there and cut it loose, and I think they'll just continue to get better."
... Kingsbury on Reginald Davis: "He's been awesome. [...] Really happy for him. Just a joy to be around, always smiling, always happy."
... Kingsbury said that if he was the CEO of a company, Luke Stice would be his No. 1 draft pick.
... Kingsbury said Texas has "changed up their looks week-in-and-week-out."
... Kingsbury said Saturday was a "huge step" for the defense and its confidence.
... Kingsbury said the team watched video of Texas Tech's postgame celebrations following 2002 and 2008 wins over Texas, to give the players an idea of how much this series means to Red Raider fans.
... Kingsbury said that Justis Nelson is the most improved player on the team. "He's really come a long way."
... Kingsbury said he expects Texas Tech's offensive line to be "fired up" about protecting Mahomes against Texas after Breckyn Hager's comments earlier this week.
... Kingsbury was asked if he ever asks former players like Wes Welker for advice. He joked: "They freely give it. Don't have to ask."
... Kingsbury on the pregame routine for the 11 a.m. kick: "We've changed everything up. The last time we played at home at 11 a.m. we played terrible. We know that. We feel good about our schedule now, excited to see how it plays out."
... Kingsbury said Tony Morales could play "two more, maybe three" seasons thanks to medical hardship waivers. "He may be Dr. Morales by the time he graduates."