Texas Tech Stuns Perfect Iowa State With Late Touchdown
Red Raiders Shock Cyclones 34-31
In a thrilling upset, the Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the previously undefeated Iowa State Cyclones 34-31 on Saturday night. The Cyclones entered the game with a perfect 6-0 record, but the Red Raiders were able to pull off the stunning victory with a late touchdown.
The game was close throughout, with both teams trading the lead several times. Iowa State took an early 14-0 lead, but Texas Tech came back to tie the game at 14-14 in the second quarter. The Cyclones regained the lead in the third quarter, but the Red Raiders once again tied the game in the fourth quarter.
With just over two minutes remaining in the game, Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Eric Ezukanma to give the Red Raiders the lead for good. The Cyclones had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but their field goal attempt was blocked by Texas Tech defensive back Zech McPhearson.
The victory was a huge upset for Texas Tech, who were a 24-point underdog going into the game. It was also the first time that the Red Raiders had defeated a ranked opponent since 2018.
Smith finished the game with 322 passing yards and two touchdowns. Ezukanma had 11 catches for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Cyclone running back Breece Hall had 150 rushing yards and a touchdown.
The loss was a major setback for Iowa State, who were hoping to remain undefeated and move up in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Cyclones will now have to regroup and prepare for their next game, which will be against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on October 30.
The victory was a big boost for Texas Tech, who are now 4-3 on the season. The Red Raiders will now have a chance to build on their momentum when they face the West Virginia Mountaineers on October 30.