Texas Tech defeats Oregon State 35-24 in non-conference road game

Texas Tech improved to 2-0 on the season following a 35-24 victory over Oregon State on Saturday, September 12, in Corvallis, Oregon. Running back J'Koby Williams recorded 116 rushing yards and a third-quarter touchdown, while Coy Eakin secured a go-ahead 32-yard scoring reception in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Will Hammond threw the winning touchdown pass, and backup signal-caller Thomas Castellanos contributed two additional scores to secure the result. Despite the win, Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire noted that the team must show improvement in offensive line play and secondary coverage to sustain success throughout the year. The game marked a significant milestone for the program as it was a rare non-conference road victory for the current coaching staff.

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