Texas Tech Kicker Stone Harrington Named Special Teams Player of the Week After Career-Long 58-Yard Field Goal
In a season filled with thrilling performances and breakout stars, Texas Tech’s Stone Harrington has officially carved his name into Red Raider lore. The junior kicker was named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after nailing a career-long 58-yard field goal, a moment that electrified Jones AT&T Stadium and underscored his growing reputation as one of college football’s most dependable legs.
The booming kick came late in the second quarter of Texas Tech’s 35–11 rout of Houston—a statement game for a Red Raider squad that continues to surge behind a balanced offense and dominant defense. But it was Harrington’s precision, power, and poise under pressure that stole the spotlight and brought the crowd to its feet.
As the final seconds of the half ticked away, the Red Raiders found themselves stalled just beyond midfield. Many expected a punt. Instead, head coach Joey McGuire signaled for Harrington, trusting his kicker to attempt the impossible. What followed was pure magic. Harrington stepped back, measured the distance, and launched a missile through the crisp Lubbock air. The football soared high and true, sailing between the uprights with room to spare as the clock hit zero.
The stadium erupted. Teammates mobbed Harrington as fans roared in disbelief and celebration. It wasn’t just three points—it was a statement.
“It felt great coming off the foot,” Harrington said after the game, grinning ear to ear. “I knew I had the leg for it, but you never really know until it’s up there. Seeing it split the uprights and hearing the crowd go wild—man, that’s a moment I’ll never forget.”
The 58-yard bomb wasn’t just a personal milestone—it tied the second-longest field goal in Texas Tech history and marked one of the longest kicks in college football this season. For Harrington, who has steadily improved his range and accuracy since arriving in Lubbock, it symbolized the culmination of years of quiet work and steady confidence.
McGuire couldn’t help but praise his kicker’s dedication. “Stone’s been automatic for us,” the coach said. “He’s the kind of player you love to have—humble, consistent, and ice-cold in big moments. That kick before halftime gave our whole team an emotional boost. It showed that no situation is too big for him.”
Harrington’s heroics have not gone unnoticed by the national media either. Analysts across the college football landscape highlighted his poise and leg strength, with several calling his 58-yarder one of the defining moments of Week 6. More importantly, it reinforced Texas Tech’s special teams as one of the most dangerous units in the Big 12—a group capable of flipping momentum at any time.
Through five games this season, Harrington has converted on 11 of 12 field goal attempts and remains perfect on extra points. His consistency has become a cornerstone for the Red Raiders, giving McGuire confidence in close contests and long drives alike.
Off the field, Harrington remains grounded. When asked about the honor, he deflected praise toward his teammates. “The protection was perfect, and the snap and hold were spot on,” he said. “It’s a team effort every time. I just do my part.”
For Red Raider fans, though, Harrington’s “part” has become something extraordinary. His thunderous 58-yard kick will be remembered as a defining highlight of the season—a moment that embodied Texas Tech’s grit, belief, and never-back-down attitude.
