Tahj Brooks' Late TD Lifts Texas Tech to 23-22 Upset Over No. 11 Iowa State

Nov 2, 2024, 11:14 PM

Texas Tech upset No. 11 Iowa State 23-22 in Ames, handing the Cyclones their first loss of the season. The Red Raiders secured the victory with a 5-yard touchdown run by Tahj Brooks, who rushed for 122 yards, with 20 seconds remaining in the game. Earlier, Texas Tech had taken the lead with a 98-yard drive capped by a 19-yard touchdown pass from Behren Morton to Josh Kelly. The win makes Texas Tech bowl eligible with their sixth win of the season, earning head coach Joey McGuire a $25,000 bonus. Iowa State's quarterback Rocco Becht attempted a final drive but was unable to score.