Former Texas Tech star Patrick Mahomes endorsed Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez as a Heisman Trophy finalist after his performance against BYU.

Texas Tech identified and invested in the right mix of players, whether they were added via the portal or on the roster and retained.

The Red Raiders took control of the Big 12 race and have their eyes firmly set on the College Football Playoff

Texas Tech’s star linebacker was outstanding Saturday against BYU, racking up 14 tackles with an interception and fumble recovery in a 29-7 win over the Cougars. Unsurprisingly, Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire wasted no time in lobbying for Rodriguez’s Heisman candidacy after the game.

The Texas Tech machine keeps rolling with a dominant defeat of Brigham Young, showing how money and good coaching can bring college football success.

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire had all the faith in the world in his veteran linebacker Jacob Rodriguez as the fourth quarter started against BYU.

Texas Tech leans on their lines. The defensive line has been the strength of their defense, and their offensive line ranks in the top 10 for pass blocking. While BYU also has a great offensive line, their defensive line and their ability to get consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks has been the only inconsistency on their defense.

"The biggest blessing with NIL is being able to support everybody and being able to only have to focus on football."