{"id":280309,"date":"2025-11-09T00:40:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T00:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/280309\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T00:40:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T00:40:39","slug":"texas-tech-coach-joey-mcguire-reflects-following-win-over-byu-deseret-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/280309\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire reflects following win over BYU \u2013 Deseret News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Jacob Rodriguez for Heisman?<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">His head coach certainly thinks so.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Texas Tech\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Unsurprisingly, Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire wasted no time in lobbying for Rodriguez\u2019s Heisman candidacy after the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m 54 years old, I\u2019ve grown up a football fanatic, I\u2019ve probably watched every Heisman that I can remember,\u201d McGuire told reporters. \u201cBut guys, the Heisman is given to the best football player. It\u2019s not given to the best quarterback, they\u2019ve got awards for that. And you can\u2019t say that Jacob Rodriguez, at his position, is not playing at that level, at an elite level, as good as any guy in the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201c&#8230; I know our Lubbock media will keep pushing it, but anyone that\u2019s national (media) in here, you should push it, because that kid deserves to be part of (the Heisman conversation), and he is great for college football.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Rodriguez led an excellent defensive charge for Texas Tech, who held BYU under 10 points for the first time in two years, allowed 2.5 yards per carry and just 157 total yards through the first three quarters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cOur defense has played at a really high level all year long,\u201d McGuire said. \u201cOne thing I talked to them (about) is dominating up front, we wanted to stop the run. That\u2019s the number one running back in the Big 12 yardage-wise, LJ (Martin), and I love LJ. That quarterback (Bear Bachmeier) has been electric with his feet, and they have a really good offensive line. So we stopped the run, and when you do that you\u2019ve got a chance to rush the passer. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cI told the defense, \u2018If we take three turnovers and we stop the run, we\u2019ll win the game.\u2019 And they came in and did that at a high level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/S4Q6BLKPPFBMZLHJEGGV54PY2M.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is sacked by Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive tackle Lee Hunter (2) and is flagged for a backward pass BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EJQI4CZW2FB7RAHTPPP2P4EONE.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) throws a pass with Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey (31) defending as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JUPFYL6WJJAABPRIMVKI5PX6S4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) is hit hard by Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Dontae Balfour (20) and the ball falls to turf as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/37DTBLFKUZEC3JYOQXSFF53D5I.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>A Cougar fan reacts during the game as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/732OMLF4QJBBFMQ4VTKNVTFALQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Looking very angry BYU Cougars cornerback Jayden Dunlap (29) and BYU Cougars defensive end Kinilau Fonohema (97) walk off the field after BYU lost to Texas Tech at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LGBW7CUPK5BOXLVSYYPOIWGVNM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Ben Roberts (13) shadows BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/QW2BJ4KRTRDJLHVNRCDZAOAWKU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) tries to hurdle Texas Tech Red Raiders safety Cole Wisniewski (5) and is driven into the turf as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.72;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/D62Y6JAYSZBO5B5TTXTYCTHWKQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"431\"\/>BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake tries to talk to an official as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BIGKF6K43FF2PF56SRCKVVQ6CQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>The Red Raiders run onto the field prior to playing BYU at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/53OFRRJMB5CQJLANLIZOQNRJSM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars kicker Will Ferrin (44) misses a field goal attempt as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2ATSEAKRSJE4NGQNAY5MCFG2IA.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>The crew begins disassembling the GameDay set as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KXND35SUMVCANOADOVH2KP3KKY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars defensive back Evan Johnson (0) steps to the line as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.72;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/5LVN24U52NF3RB4VBFGU5NIMSM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"431\"\/>BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake tries to talk to an official as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JRXZ7A6RDZBKHKN367VMUTIQQQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) tries to hurdle Texas Tech Red Raiders safety Cole Wisniewski (5) and is driven into the turf as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ZI6QYSOPJVFOVPXMTBU5BMZQHQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Ben Roberts (13) shadows BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DWRB6KR74FB2JPJQO6IQTW3DQQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Looking very angry BYU Cougars cornerback Jayden Dunlap (29) and BYU Cougars defensive end Kinilau Fonohema (97) walk off the field after BYU lost to Texas Tech at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/26BKCMYWOZGCFODIGS7742NZBA.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>A Cougar fan reacts during the game as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/QKKROMJUG5FMVECBCOH237JLB4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) is hit hard by Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Dontae Balfour (20) and the ball falls to turf as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DLHVQ6SWYNBKNF2L5W2DQJPCJ4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) throws a pass with Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey (31) defending as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GLZZ45CGHJCPJBFZHOI4OZXHQY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is sacked by Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive tackle Lee Hunter (2) and is flagged for a backward pass BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.78;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WIGAODVMMNAS5EHMM65ZALF734.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"416\"\/>Dejected BYU players and staff watch the replay of a penalty as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7XIRVQLDGBC4ZJ5J2ZEIKIQIJQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake points out toward the field as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EGYDVX6N3ZGRTJL3FASVZ42YT4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars defensive lineman Tausili Akana (13) tries to deflect a pass to Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Micah Hudson (14) BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3PBWUZBYNJGCRBRHEYS4BUJZPM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) throws a pass past Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive lineman Charles Esters III (11) as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/VCYCKGKU2BBUHCGVVECJJMSOVE.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) BYU watches the ball into his hands as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4KA5OLU7BJCLVJ67ML2XQB477Y.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars tight end Carsen Ryan (20) sheds Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back AJ McCarty (1) off as  BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DTGXSK7KCJER5HNVLMAHQL6C4E.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) goes for a pass over Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Brock Golwas (45) as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/QGYGEKSQCRHCXIK576ZHBSOWGU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU players sit dejected on the bench as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IP6H6OWXD5FVPCCK7XOESTZR24.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) gets tagged by Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive end Romello Height (9) as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TFJJSLATQNFPZB4NZA4HVWGEEU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) is brought down by Texas Tech Red Raiders safety Cole Wisniewski (5) as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/V5MDK7DMRNAXFFFX2PSWUD7W2M.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey (31) disrupts BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) enough to cause an errent throw resulting in an interception as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BU2RDVRGVJFODAYKWP62M5SUBY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake stands with his team to sing the fight song to their fans after losing to Texas Tech at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FGHH2XBOZBA67PWMIJEXSEQ734.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) reaches out for and makes an interception off of a tipped ball as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DKRHQXHTEJHWTM56ETQH2NGRIM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) passes the ball as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/VJUOWZBXRZANFD2SDPCBKYSVZ4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) passes the ball as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/A4HCYKMKWZAQLKD3KKRLO3PI3E.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake pleads his case to an official as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G35O6HOTCFEMPKOGZY3VRZSSDY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars kicker Matthias Dunn (97) stands on the sideline watching as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/H2COF5ALAJA4JIG7UQ5EEEFVJE.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU players and staff watching the video replay during a penalty review as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PS7ZOM622BAGRJA4AUZBRJO7YM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU helmets sit on a rack during the game as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RMENQFDYXFFXRNIGYHWYRRNRCY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) reacts after missing a sure interception as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DJ6DSUV57NGPPOD3TMTT7GMK34.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) goes up for and misses a sure interception as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.73;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7YNEXOYPXJEDXOEJVDVB7PMPCM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"428\"\/>Dejected Cougar fans sit and watch as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EI7E6IVFLBCO7A3S2AJIXPM7PY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake looks out at the field as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2IIPGB7SEVGWVBQKNZYHFAMSFE.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is driven to the ground by Texas Tech Red Raiders safety Cole Wisniewski (5) as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.79;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7CLLQ5AL5VGRNEIBNSELFEA77Q.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"413\"\/>Texas Tech Red Raiders cheerleaders perform as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.06;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SD2YC2XPHBF2JIL3C7TIBE3T54.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"359\"\/>BYU Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) isn\u2019t able to hold onto the ball with Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Brenden Jordan (7) defending as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MHYBA2HKJFEH5H5UM3HU5YKZU4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars wide receiver Jojo Phillips (13) drops a pass as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RHO62A77NZBXPAT4Y3DHOXAXRY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Reggie Virgil (1) makes a catch over BYU Cougars cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.72;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KW7LP7AG35GS5EQ5KLL7BUEJ4Q.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"431\"\/>BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake tries to talk to an official as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2N2LPSSUY5GOPHY4WLEYGP7FZQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Coy Eakin (3) makes a catch in front of BYU Cougars defensive back Evan Johnson (0) as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.76;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NI7I3FYJ5FDBDHHCIKRHDNFQ6M.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"420\"\/>Texas Tech Red Raiders fans cheer as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.79;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KJG4H7IYUJFYJMCCTYD3SB6YE4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"414\"\/>Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Ashton Hampton (16) celbrates after recovering a muffed punt by BYU as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/RSXHA4ZWVVFZNDUSR5XHC2PWSM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake, celebrates after a sack as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GG2T47LFKBDZRHISM5QRQ4FCHU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) tries to collect the ball after muffing the catch on a punt as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/OMORMSZLZRBOZNECV4ZLUNNZAY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Caleb Douglas (5) loses the ball as he is defended by BYU Cougars defensive back Evan Johnson (0) as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SK6UJ5TNSRF5JJTWZGUDNRM7LE.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey (31) tips a pass by BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/I6TAAMBWLNHXTKIUTAYT4232QM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) looks around the stadium as he warms up prior to playing Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CUQK6RISYZG6FAGN23KGWFO2DQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) warms up prior to playing Texas Tech play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/M5KYDCAJRZHYTGIVG7HDKL3SLI.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>BYU players enter the field for warmups as they and Texas Tech prepare to play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CRNOXCHFGFBWDB7Z3LHB4LHWPQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Tyler Romney and his son Connor Romney of Frisco Texas, sit sideline as BYU and Texas Tech prepare to play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. |  Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The hype for Saturday\u2019s matchup was immense, with Texas Tech students camped out in front of the stadium for nearly a week beforehand and ESPN\u2019s \u2018College GameDay\u2019 even coming to town. McGuire said the energy and excitement from Red Raider fans proved to be a major boost for his team against BYU.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve got to give credit to our student body,\u201d McGuire said. \u201d&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deseret.com\/sports\/2025\/11\/08\/byu-texas-tech-college-gameday-highlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.deseret.com\/sports\/2025\/11\/08\/byu-texas-tech-college-gameday-highlights\/\">Our students were absolutely incredible<\/a> this week, the stadium was absolutely electric &#8230; let\u2019s turn it up a notch, we\u2019ve got another home game next week, and it\u2019s like I told my guys, we have another gear, we can play even better, and I think we can be even better as a crowd in the Jones.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">With the win, Texas Tech is 9-1 and 6-1 in Big 12 play as the current heavy conference favorite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">But even though Saturday was one of the biggest wins in program history, McGuire doesn\u2019t want his Red Raiders to be satisfied with the outcome.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cThis was a big game, but man, there\u2019s bigger games in front of us if we stay on track. There\u2019s so much more in front of this team if we stay focused and keep coming to work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.38;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762648839_868_2IIPGB7SEVGWVBQKNZYHFAMSFE.JPG\"  width=\"800\" height=\"581\"\/>BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is driven to the ground by Texas Tech safety Cole Wisniewski (5) as they play at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jacob Rodriguez for Heisman? His head coach certainly thinks so. 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