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Texas Tech Stifles BYU 29-7 to Take Big 12 Lead

The Red Raiders’ defense—rated No. 1 by PFF, with a reported $7 million NIL payroll on the line—dictated the game.

Overview

  • Texas Tech outgained BYU 368-255 and controlled the ground game 149-67, with Cameron Dickey rushing for 121 yards and a touchdown.
  • BYU managed 188 passing yards, 14 first downs and 3.9 yards per play, going 3-for-14 on third down against the Red Raiders.
  • Freshman Bear Bachmeier went 23-of-38 for 188 yards with one touchdown and one interception in windy conditions, while Behren Morton threw for 219 yards and a score.
  • BYU receiver Chase Roberts vowed a Big 12 title-game rematch and said the Cougars plan to win it.
  • Texas Tech improved to 9-1 (6-1) and hosts UCF next, while BYU sits at 8-1 (5-1) with TCU up next before trips to Cincinnati and UCF.