Overview
- Texas Tech, ranked in the top 10, beat previously unbeaten No. 7 BYU 29-7 in Lubbock while holding the Cougars to 255 total yards and just 67 rushing yards.
- Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez posted 14 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery, extending a season that already includes an FBS-leading seven forced fumbles.
- Patrick Mahomes returned as ESPN College GameDay’s guest picker during the Chiefs’ bye, attended the game, picked Texas Tech to win, and posted, “Get him to New York! @HeismanTrophy.”
- Head coach Joey McGuire publicly argued Rodriguez deserves Heisman consideration, saying the award should recognize the best football player, not just quarterbacks.
- CBS Sports’ analysis said the win virtually clinches Texas Tech a Big 12 title game berth, with remaining games against UCF and West Virginia bolstering its College Football Playoff path.