The No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders just made a huge College Football Playoff statement by beating the unbeaten until now, No. 8 BYU Cougars, convincingly (29-7). They have made a significant play for being selected for the second edition of the 12-team CFP in a couple of weeks.
JACOB RODRIGUEZ FOR HEISMAN
This dude is a menace. Texas Tech is a FORCE to be reckoned with
— College Football Update (@CFBUpdate_) November 8, 2025
Fans were amazed not just by the confident offensive output of the Red Raiders but by how they shut down the Cougars’ offense until the fourth quarter of the game. The key player in that effort was Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, who recorded nine tackles and a key interception in the third quarter. For fans, the linebacker should be in the Heisman conversation.
“Jacob Rodriguez has 7 forced fumbles and 3 INT’s. If he played in the SEC, he’d be an obvious Heisman finalist,” wrote one fan.
“JACOB RODRIGUEZ FOR HEISMAN 😤,” demanded another person.
“JACOB RODRIGUEZ FOR HEISMAN. This dude is a menace. Texas Tech is a FORCE to be reckoned with,” explained another fan.
For fans, the performance he had today against BYU was a career-defining one.
“Jacob Rodriguez deserves to be in the Heisman Trophy race. With an interception today, Rodriguez has caused a turnover in four consecutive games and 6 of last 7! We see you, @Jacob_R_10!,” said another person.
“Jacob Rodriguez better be a Heisman finalist. Dude just keeps completely shifting the momentum of games when his team needs it most,” wrote someone else.
“Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez is a ball magnet. One of the most impactful players in the country and a massive NFL draft riser. And of course, David Bailey helped force this bad throw,” claimed another fan.
Texas Tech Stats Against The BYU Cougars
With the win over the BYU Cougars, the Red Raiders could jump all the way to the top five of the AP Poll if other games go their way. The 29-7 victory was a commanding performance by Texas Tech.
Quarterback Behren Morton threw for 219 yards, with one touchdown, though he only had a 53.1% completion percentage. It was in the rushing game that they differentiated themselves, putting up an effort of 149 yards, with one touchdown. The one touchdown and 121 yards came courtesy of running back Cameron Dickey.
In defense, they held the Cougars to 188 passing yards and 67 rushing.
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