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Texas Tech Throttles No. 7 BYU 29-7 to Grab Big 12 Edge in Lubbock

The win gives Texas Tech the Big 12 tiebreaker over BYU, tightening the Cougars’ path to the College Football Playoff.

Overview

  • Texas Tech improved to 9-1 and 6-1 in the Big 12, tying BYU atop the standings and owning the head-to-head after the 29-7 win.
  • Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez powered the Red Raiders’ defense with 14 tackles, a tackle for loss, a fumble recovery and an interception.
  • Running backs Cam Dickey and J’Koby Williams combined for 254 total yards on 39 touches with a touchdown to control the game’s tempo.
  • BYU managed only one red-zone trip with three turnovers, went 3-for-14 on third down and averaged 2.5 yards per carry in an error-filled outing.
  • With the Big 12 champion guaranteed a CFP berth, BYU’s first loss narrows its margin for error over the final three games.