Overview
- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes served as ESPN College GameDay’s guest picker in Lubbock during the Chiefs’ bye week and publicly picked Texas Tech to win.
- No. 8 Texas Tech beat previously unbeaten No. 7 BYU 29-7, holding the Cougars to 255 total yards and just 67 rushing yards.
- Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez delivered 14 tackles, an interception he tipped to himself, and a fumble recovery, continuing a season that includes an FBS-best seven forced fumbles.
- After the game, Mahomes posted “Get him to New York! @HeismanTrophy,” urging Heisman consideration for Rodriguez, who briefly struck the trophy’s pose following his interception.
- The victory moved Texas Tech to 9-1 (6-1 Big 12), strengthening its Big 12 title game prospects and bolstering its College Football Playoff résumé.