Watch: Texas Tech scores on first quarter Hail Mary vs. West Virginia

Texas Tech struck gold on third and long early in the game against West Virginia on Saturday.

Texas Tech struck gold on third and long early in the game against West Virginia on Saturday, with Patrick Mahomes finding Jonathan Giles in the end zone.

In the first quarter, on third and 29, the Red Raiders went for broke and tied the game 7–7 with a rather improbable long strike.

3rd and 29? No problem. Patrick Mahomes II to Jonathan Giles! Touchdown @TexasTechFB! #WVUvsTTU https://t.co/hbddiGH0AM

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 15, 2016

No. 20 West Virginia added a field goal shortly after and led 10–7 after one.