Overview
- J'Koby Williams returned the opening kickoff 99 yards and later scored on a 26-yard reception on the first offensive play after a blocked punt.
- Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez forced a fumble and ran it back 69 yards for a touchdown as momentum swung on defense and special teams.
- Starting quarterback Will Hammond left in the second quarter with an apparent lower right leg injury, and Mitch Griffis came on to throw a touchdown and run for another.
- Texas Tech outgained Oklahoma State 370-182, allowed nine first downs, and posted its first home Big 12 shutout since 2005.
- The Red Raiders improved to 7-1 (4-1 Big 12) while the Cowboys dropped to 1-7 (0-5) with a seventh straight loss during an ongoing quarterback search.