Overview
- Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma State 52-27 on Saturday to move to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in Big 12 play, preserving its path to the conference championship.
- The Red Raiders opened the game with a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and built a 21-0 lead before the Cowboys rallied late in the first half.
- Senior transfer Thomas Castellanos threw for 263 yards and four touchdowns, solidifying the decision to replace Will Hammond after Castellanos had already produced seven TDs in two starts.
- Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker passed for 277 yards with two interceptions, and the Cowboys’ offense was unable to rally in the second half, leaving their Big 12 chances greatly diminished.
- The game was played in cold, rainy conditions and aired nationally on ESPN; Texas Tech travels to Baylor next while Oklahoma State visits Arizona State, a result that could affect both teams’ postseason positioning.