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Texas Tech Upsets TCU in High-Scoring Big 12 Thriller

Red Raiders Rally for Overtime Win

In a thrilling Big 12 Conference matchup, the Texas Tech Red Raiders upset the TCU Horned Frogs in overtime, 56-53. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading touchdowns throughout the contest.

TCU struck first with a touchdown pass from Max Duggan to Quentin Johnston in the first quarter. Texas Tech answered back with a touchdown run by SaRodorick Thompson, but the Horned Frogs regained the lead with a field goal before halftime.

In the second half, the Red Raiders took control of the game with two touchdowns from Donovan Smith. TCU tied the game with a touchdown pass from Duggan to Taye Barber, but Texas Tech responded with a field goal to take a 31-28 lead.

The Horned Frogs regained the lead with a touchdown run by Emari Demercado, but the Red Raiders answered back with a touchdown pass from Tyler Shough to Jerand Bradley to tie the game at 35-35.

In overtime, Texas Tech won the toss and elected to receive. The Red Raiders drove down the field and scored on a touchdown run by Smith. TCU had a chance to tie the game, but Duggan's pass to Johnston fell incomplete, giving Texas Tech the upset victory.

Iowa State Cyclones Fall to Baylor Bears

In another Big 12 Conference game, the Iowa State Cyclones fell to the Baylor Bears, 31-24. The Cyclones were unable to overcome a slow start and a strong performance by Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen.

Baylor took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter with two touchdown passes from Shapen to Gavin Holmes. Iowa State cut the lead to 14-7 with a touchdown run by Jirehl Brock, but Baylor extended their lead to 21-7 with another touchdown pass from Shapen to Holmes.

In the second half, Iowa State rallied with a touchdown pass from Hunter Dekkers to Dimitri Stanley and a field goal to cut the lead to 21-17. Baylor responded with a field goal, but the Cyclones tied the game at 24-24 with a touchdown run by Brock.

Baylor regained the lead with a touchdown run by Richard Reese, and the Cyclones were unable to answer back, giving Baylor the 31-24 victory.

Big 12 Conference Standings

The Big 12 Conference standings are as follows:

Oklahoma State Cowboys (5-0)
TCU Horned Frogs (4-1)
Kansas State Wildcats (4-1)
Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-2)
Baylor Bears (3-2)
West Virginia Mountaineers (2-3)
Iowa State Cyclones (2-3)
Texas Longhorns (2-3)
Kansas Jayhawks (1-4)

Oklahoma State remains undefeated and in first place, while TCU drops to second place with their loss to Texas Tech. Kansas State moves up to third place with their win over Oklahoma.