Posting about the Red Raiders’ domination and bounce-back victory, and excitement for the shutout, was one of the major themes of the social media responses posted after the game. Texas Tech fans were quite proud of the final score of 42-0, which was their first Big 12 home shutout since 2005. The defense’s performance in limiting Oklahoma State to only 182 total yards was emphasized in social media messages.
Fans also posted about the special teams’ performance and big plays, including J’Koby Williams’s opening 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and Jacob Rodriguez’s 69-yard fumble return for a score, which were instant highlights and viral moments. The blocked punt early in the game also fueled posts praising the special teams unit.
Social media posts boosting coach Joey McGuire’s success at Texas Tech were also popular among fans, who celebrated the team’s 7-1 start and 4-1 Big 12 record, their best in a dozen years, respectively. McGuire was often praised as a successful “CEO sort of coach” as he has taken a business-like approach in Lubbock.
The performance of third-string quarterback Mitch Griffis, a transfer from Wake Forest, who finished the game with a passing and rushing score, was the subject of social media posts. The unique trend of Texas Tech’s success this season with backup quarterbacks was covered in posts.
While Oklahoma State fans are deeply disappointed and worried about their team’s ongoing troubles, Texas Tech fans were enjoying a decisive, well-rounded victory while also worrying about the health of their starting quarterback after the game as well.
Stepped in and stepped up 👏 @mitch_griffisqb pic.twitter.com/Th66kMSInc
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) October 26, 2025
Red Raider Nation & Texas Tech students, y’all are the best fan base in the Nation. Thank you for your support of this team and program. #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/WaQbcZOCgu
— Kirby Hocutt (@kirbyhocutt) October 26, 2025
Pitched our first Big 12 shutout since 2005 🤠 pic.twitter.com/PtGl9ClUjA
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) October 26, 2025
TEXAS TECH 99 YD KICKOFF RETURN TO START THE GAME 🔥 ‼️
(Via @TexasTechFB)
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 25, 2025
🔔 House Protected 🔔#WreckEm | @TexasTech pic.twitter.com/5iV0RAOGvr
— Texas Tech Red Raiders (@TechAthletics) October 25, 2025
Asked what areas this defense can still grow even after the first shutout in Big 12 play since 2005 for Texas Tech, Ben Roberts said simply:
“Everything.”
😤😤😤 pic.twitter.com/ExMD8eemAf
— RedRaiderSports.com (@RedRaiderSports) October 26, 2025
ESPN DEFENSE EFFICIENCY
1 Texas Tech 94.0
2 Ohio State 93.9
3 Indiana 91.7
4 Oregon 88.7
5 Iowa 86.2
6 Texas 84.9
7 Auburn 83.6
8 Utah 83.5
9 Wake Forest 83.5
10 Louisville 83.3
11 Oklahoma 82.9
12 Miami Fla 82.2
13 BYU 81.6
14 San Diego State 81.2
15 Alabama…
— CFB Focus 🏈 (@cffmwachsman) October 26, 2025
All three phases 💪 pic.twitter.com/r0dv8nbQX1
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) October 26, 2025
Joey McGuire said Behren Morton “would’ve been able to start tonight” if more was at stake. “If it was a competitive game, then he would have been able to go in.”
— Don Williams (@AJ_DonWilliams) October 26, 2025
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire said QB Will Hammond needs an MRI on his knee and they’ll know more about his status tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wqPHszWWd7
— Max Olson (@max_olson) October 26, 2025
.@TexasTechFB defense ➡️ the house
What a play by Jacob Rodriguez 😮💨 Red Raiders lead 28-0#Big12FB | 📺 ESPNU pic.twitter.com/6XPDzgogll
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) October 25, 2025
Texas Tech fans, especially those who attended the game, were not thrilled that the toritilla toss tradition is no longer happening, but the vast majority of Red Raiders fans were happy with the 42-0 win over Oklahoma State. The main takeaways were the play of Jacob Rodriguez, who will be the starting quarterback against Kansas State, and the overall performance of their victory over Oklahoma State.
Now, throughout the week, expect the Red Raiders’ focus to shift to their important game against Kansas State as the Red Raiders need to win as they are 4-1 in Big 12 play behind 1st place BYU and Cincinnati, who are both 5-0 in conference play.