SAN DIEGO -- A blitz-happy Texas Tech defense kept the Arizona State off balance all night en route to a 37-23 win in the National University Holiday Bowl. Here's how it all went down at Qualcomm Stadium:

It was over when: Holding on to a 37-23 lead with 3:35 left in the game, Justis Nelson picked off Arizona State quarterback Taylor Kelly in the end zone. From there, the Red Raiders were able to eat up enough clock to thwart any chance of a comeback.

Game ball goes to: For all the hub-bub about Baker Mayfield transferring out, Davis Webb was more than up to the task, matching a Holiday Bowl record with four touchdown passes. He was controlled and efficient, completing 28 of 41 passes for 403 yards.

Unsung hero: Be it a third-down conversion, a big play or simply a 5-yard gain to get a little breathing room, All-American tight end Jace Amaro came through with a huge performance. He caught eight balls for 112 yards.

Key stat: Not that it made a huge difference in the outcome, but ASU has now forced a turnover in 29 straight games, which is the second longest active streak in college football behind Missouri.

What it means for Texas Tech: It snaps a five-game losing streak and gives it a little more credibility for knocking off the Pac-12 South champs. After spending five days in San Diego, hearing about how good ASU is and while they are two-touchdown underdogs, the Red Raiders certainly looked like the more poised team. This win should provide a nice momentum boost heading into the offseason.

What it means for Arizona State: It sours what had been a pretty good season for the Sun Devils, who actually had the best overall record in the Pac-12 during the regular season. With 26 seniors departing, the Sun Devils should be solid again on offense next season, but they lose a lot of production and leadership on the defensive side of the ball.

To watch the trophy presentation of the National University Holiday Bowl, click here.