Overview
- Texas Tech beat BYU 29-7, handing the Cougars their first loss and holding them to a season-low 255 total yards, including 67 rushing.
- Rodriguez delivered 14 tackles, one tackle for loss, a pass breakup, an interception and a fumble recovery in the Week 11 victory.
- His third-quarter interception set up a 29-yard field goal, and his fourth-quarter fumble recovery led to a 34-yard kick on the next play.
- After striking a Heisman pose, Rodriguez said he “sure hopes” to be in the race, and Joey McGuire publicly urged voters to consider him.
- Rodriguez entered Week 11 with 74 tackles and an FBS-leading seven forced fumbles, and some analysis now touts him for the Bednarik and Nagurski awards.