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Big 12 Championship  No. 11 BYU vs. No. 4 Texas Tech

Current Score: Texas Tech 34, BYU 7
Time: 4th Quarter, 2:54 (ABC)
Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

BYU Starts Strong With a Creative Opening Strike

BYU opened the game aggressively, showing that they weren’t intimidated by Texas Tech’s high-powered offense. Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick dug into the playbook early, calling a direct-snap wildcat play designed specifically for running back LJ Martin.

Martin received the snap, faked a pitch to QB Bear Bachmeier  a move that momentarily froze the linebackers  and then surged through the interior of the defensive line for a 10-yard touchdown. The early score gave BYU a 7–0 lead and also marked just the third time this season that Texas Tech has trailed in a game. For a few minutes, momentum belonged entirely to the Cougars.

Texas Tech Answers With Precision and Speed

The Red Raiders didn’t take long to recover. Their first major strike came when QB Behren Morton recognized single coverage along the sideline and immediately checked into a vertical route. Receiver Coy Eakin burst off the line, stacked the defender, and created just enough space for Morton to drop a perfect 33-yard pass directly over the top.

Eakin caught the ball in stride near the goal line, giving Texas Tech a 10–7 lead and immediately quieting BYU’s early surge.

Halftime Momentum Swing  Luck and Execution

Just before halftime, Texas Tech orchestrated a rapid scoring drive that showcased both skill and good fortune. Running back J’Koby Williams broke through the line for a big gain but lost the ball as he was shifting hands in open field. Instead of a costly turnover, wide receiver Terrance Carter Jr. hustled downfield, reacted instantly, and scooped up the loose ball without breaking stride.

That heads-up play preserved the possession, allowing Stone Harrington to connect on a 40-yard field goal, stretching the lead to 13–7 going into the break.

Texas Tech Defense Takes Over

The second half has belonged almost entirely to the Red Raiders’ defense, which has suffocated BYU’s offense and taken advantage of every mistake.

• Linebacker Ben Roberts, reading Bachmeier’s eyes the entire way, stepped in front of a slant route for his fourth interception of the season.

• Moments later, Texas Tech dialed up its own wildcat formation. Running back Cameron Dickey took a direct snap, bounced outside, and scored an 11-yard touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion, pushing the lead to 21–7.

The Cougars’ pass protection then broke down as Anthony Holmes Jr. stormed through the pocket, sacking and stripping Beau Bachmeier, the backup quarterback. Texas Tech recovered again, turning the takeaway into another field goal.

Play of the Game: Roberts’ One Handed Interception

If earlier mistakes hurt BYU, this one sealed their collapse.

Roberts, already having one interception, dropped into coverage on a deep crosser. Anticipating the throw perfectly, he leapt and stabbed the ball out of the air with one hand, securing one of the most impressive defensive plays of the day. The play electrified the Texas Tech sideline and set up additional points that extended the lead to its current 34–7 margin.

Texas Tech is now firmly in control, closing in on the Big 12 title and possibly strengthening their case for a College Football Playoff berth.