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Red Raiders Stage Fourth Quarter Comeback in Oregon
13 Sep
Summary
- Texas Tech rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Oregon State.
- Jesse Legree had a standout performance with 240 receiving yards.
- Will Hammond's touchdown pass secured the lead for Texas Tech.
The No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders achieved a thrilling 35-24 comeback victory against Oregon State on Saturday night. Trailing 24-21 early in the fourth quarter, Texas Tech orchestrated a decisive rally.
J'Koby Williams was instrumental, rushing for 116 yards and a touchdown. The turning point came when Will Hammond connected with Coy Eakin for a 32-yard touchdown pass, giving Texas Tech the lead with just over six minutes remaining.
Despite the loss, Oregon State's Jesse Legree delivered an exceptional performance, recording 240 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Braden Atkinson contributed 399 passing yards and two scores for the Beavers.
The Red Raiders extended their lead late in the game with a touchdown pass from Tony Castellanos to Matt Ludwig, securing their second win of the season. Texas Tech's victory marked their first trip to Corvallis.