... Kingsbury on Texas Tech only being flagged once against TCU: "They made their decision to play disciplined (against TCU). That was their focus."

... Kingsbury said TCU dropped eight into coverage for most of the game.

... Kingsbury said that was "most proud" he's been of Mahomes for finding a way to win despite not having his best game.

... Mahomes "is good. [...] He's the best he's been. [...] He sounds like he'll be able to practice almost the full week."

... Kingsbury pointed out that Da'Leon Ward "always got positive yardage" against TCU, there were no negative plays when he got the ball. "He's done a nice job of that."

... Kingsbury credited his defense's performance to "attitude." He pointed out that the defense heard all week how bad they were. "I think they got mad, took it personal and wanted go and prove that they could improve and they definitely showed improvement."

... Kingsbury said he's been very impressed with what Texas has done offensively this year with a true freshman quarterback.

... "(Texas is) a complete team. They're playing their best football of the year."

... Kingsbury praised Shane Buechele's "moxie."

... Kingsbury said Justis Nelson did a "great job" at outside corner Saturday against TCU.

... Kingsbury on Douglas Coleman: "He's a competitive young man. Played wide receiver in high school, was dynamic as a wide receiver. [...] Had a great attitude out there. Had great coverage on the touchdown they caught in overtime. Really has an edge about him."

... Justin Murphy is "day to day" with an injury." "If not this week, I would assume he'll be back next week though. We'll have to see how he handles practice today."

... Kingsbury on the status of Devin Lauderdale and Gary Moore: "We're still holding out on that."

... Kingsbury on whether this is Mahomes' final home game as a Red Raider: "We'll see. I hope not. He's got four games left in this season, hopefully five."

... Nelson said he expects Texas to "pound the ball" and be really physical. "We have to be prepared for that."

... Nelson on the defense's performance against TCU: "We prepared better. We were consistent. Not getting too high, not getting too low. [...] Just guys doing their job and being consistent every down."

... "I think guys gave great effort. We still had our share of mistakes, but effort often covers that up. I think guys were mentally prepared."

... Nelson said a lot of the Red Raiders' defensive issues last year against Texas were self-inflicted.

... Nelson said David Gibbs didn't say much to the defense after the game. "He preaches consistent. [...] This is a whole new week. [...] When we get back on the field, it's back to work."

... Nelson said it's "kind of surreal" that Saturday will be his last home game as a Red Raider. "We're hoping the fans come out and are as loud as they are for the night games, like they were against OU."

... Nelson said, with just four or five games left in his career, he's not taking any rep for granted, whether it's in a game or in practice.

... "I think this game - we're going to get the best out of both teams. Both teams are coming in confident."

... "(TCU) definitely played a lot of help with their nickel and backers, with safety help over top. Dropped a lot of eight."

... Batson feels like Da'Leon Ward has "done a great job" since taking over as the primary running back.

... Batson on Mahomes: "He's definitely a tough player. He'll lay it all on the line."

... Batson said he grew up not liking the University of Texas growing up in Oklahoma, so he felt right at home at Texas Tech since the Red Raiders don't like Texas either.

... Batson on the sideline mood before Texas Tech's final touchdown drive of regulation: "In that huddle, Kingsbury said, 'This is the one.'"

... Batson said he "tried to get out of the way" once he knew Clayton Hatfield's kick was good. "I know what it's like to be at the bottom of a pile, and I definitely didn't want to be at the bottom of a pile again."