At Lubbock, the BYU vs the Red Raiders threatened Big 12 consequences on Saturday. With a 22-point surplus win, Texas Tech was able to limit the then-undefeated Cougars to just one touchdown and a season-low 255 total yards. Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez emerged as an explosive weapon against BYU, limiting the offense to punts and field goals. Now, Joey McGuire is rooting for his recognition as a Heisman candidate.

It was 5:44 in the third quarter, and the Red Raiders had already dominated the turf, 16-0. On 3rd & 6, Rodriguez intercepted Bear Bachmeier’s pass, leading to the Raiders’ 29-yard field goal. Later in the fourth quarter, at 2nd & 6, Bachmeier was sacked, and Rodriguez recovered the fumble, leading to a 34-yard field goal by Texas Tech in the next play. His contribution to the de

See Full Page