Texas Tech holds off Oregon State: Red Raiders’ fourth quarter rally spoils Beavers’ upset bid

No. 13 Texas Tech survived a late upset bid from Oregon State to escape Corvallis with a 35-24 victory. The Red Raiders needed a go-ahead touchdown pass from Will Hammond to Coy Eakin in the fourth quarter to finally create breathing room.

Oregon State got a massive performance from freshman wide receiver Jesse Legree to nearly pull off a massive upset. The Baltimore native caught eight passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns as he and quarterback Braden Atkinson developed an electric connection.

After a fumble from Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond, Oregon State kicked a goal-ahead field goal. But then, Hammond orchestrated a touchdown drive capped off with a 32-yard touchdown pass to Coy Eakin. In the final seconds, backup Tommy Castellanos added a surprising passing score on an expected rushing down to ice the game.

Atkinson had his second straight strong game, throwing for 399 yards and two touchdowns. Texas Tech running back J'Koby Williams finally got going in the second half, finishing with 116 yards and a 38-yard rushing score. In his first road start as the starting quarterback, Hammond threw for 189 yards and a touchdown.

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