62-yard sprint<\/a> down the left sideline put the Red Raiders up 21-0 in the first quarter, and he later added a 38-yard score when he went through a gap on the left side, got by one defender and then spun past another.<\/p>\nTexas Tech was without Williams’ backfield mate, Cameron Dickey, who has a high ankle sprain.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverybody needs a J’Koby Williams in their life,\u201d McGuire said. \u201cHe’s just one of those guys that just lights up the room. He knew he had a lot on his shoulders not having Cam Dickey.\u201d<\/p>\n
The takeaway<\/p>\n
Arizona State: While the loser in this game each of the past two seasons went on to win the Big 12 title, this Sun Devils team is reeling in conference play. They lost 55-19 at home to Baylor two weeks ago when they gave up 564 yards.<\/p>\n
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Texas Tech: The Red Raiders are 18-2 since the start of the 2025 season, and 17 of those wins are by double-digits. They are 41-18 in coach Joey McGuire’s five seasons with a 26-5 mark at home.<\/p>\n
Sun Devils QB switch<\/p>\n
Keene took over after halftime and completed 25 of 34 passes for 256 yards and two TDs. Kentucky transfer Cutter Boley was 5-of-10 passing in the first half with two interceptions and 124 yards \u2014 74 of those on a TD to Raiden Vines-Bright.<\/p>\n
\u201cI’m going to assess all personnel after I watch the tape on all phases,\u201d coach Kenny Dillingham said. \u201cBut I was very, very happy with how Mikey went in, and I was very, very happy with Mikey’s leadership and command and his veteran presence in that group.\u201d<\/p>\n
Up next <\/p>\n
Arizona State is home against Kansas State next Saturday.<\/p>\n
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Texas Tech travels to Cincinnati.<\/p>\n
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