AMES, Iowa (KCBD) – The Texas Tech Red Raiders snapped a two-game losing streak as they downed the No. 11 Iowa State Cyclones 23-22 on the road in Ames, Iowa.

The Red Raiders (6-3, 4-2 Big 12) are now bowl eligible with their sixth win of the year. This is the first win for Texas Tech over a top-11 team in the country since the Red Raiders defeated the Oklahoma Sooners in 2011.

Tahj Brooks scored the winning touchdown with just under 20 seconds left. He rushed for 122 yards on 25 carries that day against the Cyclones (7-1, 4-1 Big 12).

Behren Morton threw for 237 yards with two touchdowns and a pair of interceptions. Josh Kelly hauled in eight catches for 127 yards and caught both of Morton’s touchdown passes.

The Red Raider defense had two sacks with six tackles for a loss. They were also able to intercept one pass.

Joey McGuire has now led Texas Tech to three bowl games since taking over the program in 2022. It’s the fourth consecutive bowl-eligible season for the Red Raiders.

Texas Tech hosts Colorado this Saturday in Lubbock. Kick-off time is 3:00 PM

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