Texas Tech Thrills Patrick Mahomes, CFB Fans in Upset Win over Undefeated No. 11 ISU

Zach BacharContributor INovember 3, 2024

AMES, IA - NOVEMBER 02: Running back Jaylon Jackson #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones is tackled by linebacker Ben Roberts #13, and defensive back Brenden Jordan #7 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders as he rushed for yards in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on November 2, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)

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Texas Tech secured an upset victory over No. 11 Iowa State with a late go-ahead touchdown on Saturday, winning by the final score of 23-22.

The Red Raiders improved to 6-3 while handing the Cyclones their first loss of the season.

With Texas Tech trailing by five points and less than 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter, running back Tahj Brooks found the end zone on a five-yard rush.

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Tahj Brooks for the lead in Ames‼️ ⌚️ 📺 ESPN | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WreckEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WreckEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/P8CH4cgCvw">pic.twitter.com/P8CH4cgCvw</a>

While the two-point conversion was unsuccessful, head coach Joey McGuire's team was able to prevent Iowa State from scoring on the ensuing drive to earn the win. Brooks finished with 122 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.

Fans and players alike were amazed by the result, including Kansas City Chiefs superstar and former Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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Deion Sanders Jr @DeionSandersJr
Turn Up Texas Tech!

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Ben Golan @BenjaminGolan
Texas Tech had a really rough couple weeks. Winning that game the way they did is the single most impressive thing I've seen from that program in 15 years. Total team win, players and staff. Getting bowl eligible is the cherry on top.

Greg Tepper @Tepper
Hot damn, Red Raiders.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WreckEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WreckEm</a>

Chris Hummer @chris_hummer
Big 23-22 road win for Texas Tech over No. 11 Iowa State. Joey McGuire is the first Texas Tech coach to win 6-plus games in 3 straight seasons since Mike Leach from 2007-09. <a href="https://t.co/eu31mRCkWs">pic.twitter.com/eu31mRCkWs</a>

Cody Campbell @CodyC64
We are all RED Raiders today!!!! Let's GOOOOOOOO!!!!

mac @trobertson1921
I LOVE THE TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS

With the win, the Red Raiders became bowl-eligible for the fourth consecutive season and will make their third straight bowl appearance under McGuire. It was an important win for Texas Tech's defense, as the team was coming off a two-game losing streak in which it allowed 94 total points.

After narrowly escaping with a win against UCF to improve to 7-0 on Oct. 19, Iowa State's undefeated start to the season has come to an end.

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