Texas Tech Athletics
7-4 , 5-3
Oklahoma State
3-8 , 0-8
Tech knocks off OSU on the road, 56-48
November 23, 2024 | Football
For the third straight season under coach Joey McGuire, Tech has at least five conference wins.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Behren Morton and Tahj Brooks each accounted for four touchdowns while Jacob Rodriguez made two big defensive plays to secure Texas Tech's 56-48 victory against Oklahoma State on Saturday.
The Red Raiders (7-4, 5-3 Big 12) bounced back from their previous loss to Colorado, while the Cowboys (3-8, 0-8) extended their losing streak to eight games, remaining the Big 12's lone team without a conference win.
Brooks ran for a 1-yard touchdown with 6:12 left, giving Texas Tech a lead it never surrendered. He capitalized on Drae McCray's 45-yard kick return, which allowed the Red Raiders to open the drive on their 47-yard line.
Rodriguez then spoiled OSU's chance to tie the game, recovering a fumble in the end zone as Texas Tech extended its lead to 56-42.
Rodriguez sealed the win when he intercepted a pass from OSU freshman quarterback Maealiuaki Smith, who made his first career start in place of benched passer Alan Bowman.
Morton completed 35 of 50 pass attempts for 366 yards and four touchdowns, while Brooks had 28 carries for 133 yards and three touchdowns. Brooks also caught nine passes for 65 yards and a touchdown.
The Red Raiders showcased their high-powered offense to get their season back on track. For the third straight season under coach Joey McGuire, Texas Tech has at least five conference wins.
Team Stats
TTU 7, OSU 0
TTU - Douglas,Caleb 9 yd pass from Morton,Behren (Garcia,Gino kick) 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:29
TTU 14, OSU 0
TTU - Tharp,Mason 8 yd pass from Morton,Behren (Garcia,Gino kick) 14 plays, 91 yards, TOP 05:29
TTU 14, OSU 7
OSU - Gordon II,Ollie 68 yd run (Ward,Logan kick), 3 plays, 91 yards, TOP 01:12
TTU 14, OSU 14
OSU - Gordon II,Ollie 1 yd run (Ward,Logan kick), 7 plays, 45 yards, TOP 02:57
TTU 21, OSU 14
TTU - Brooks,Tahj 25 yd pass from Morton,Behren (Garcia,Gino kick) 12 plays, 92 yards, TOP 02:13
TTU 21, OSU 21
OSU - Gordon II,Ollie 2 yd run (Ward,Logan kick), 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:46
TTU 28, OSU 21
TTU - Conyers,Jalin 32 yd pass from Morton,Behren (Garcia,Gino kick) 9 plays, 81 yards, TOP 02:43
TTU 28, OSU 28
OSU - Smith,Maealiuaki 13 yd run (Ward,Logan kick), 4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:39
TTU 35, OSU 28
TTU - Brooks,Tahj 2 yd run (Garcia,Gino kick), 6 plays, 18 yards, TOP 02:30
TTU 35, OSU 35
OSU - Stribling,De'Zhaun 14 yd pass from Smith,Maealiuaki (Ward,Logan kick) 5 plays, 43 yards, TOP 01:50
TTU 42, OSU 35
TTU - Brooks,Tahj 40 yd run (Garcia,Gino kick), 5 plays, 69 yards, TOP 02:32
TTU 42, OSU 42
OSU - Fields Jr.,Rodney 19 yd run (Ward,Logan kick), 5 plays, 65 yards, TOP 02:05
TTU 49, OSU 42
TTU - Brooks,Tahj 1 yd run (Garcia,Gino kick), 7 plays, 53 yards, TOP 02:17
TTU 56, OSU 42
TTU - Rodriguez,Jacob 0 yd fumble recovery (Garcia,Gino kick)
TTU 56, OSU 48
OSU - Owens,Rashod 10 yd pass from Smith,Maealiuaki () 8 plays, 69 yards, TOP 02:06
