Texas Tech Tops Oklahoma State in High-Scoring Battle

In a thrilling Big 12 matchup, Texas Tech triumphed over Oklahoma State 56-48, largely thanks to Tahj Brooks, who ran for 133 yards and scored four touchdowns, including a pivotal 40-yard TD on fourth-and-1. Behren Morton contributed significantly with 366 passing yards and four touchdowns, helping Tech to maintain their position just one game out of first place in the conference. Oklahoma State's offense, led by true freshman quarterback Maealiuaki Smith, showcased strength with 326 passing yards and a strong running game from Ollie Gordon, who rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns. However, the Cowboys suffered from critical mistakes, including two bad snaps that resulted in a touchdown for Texas Tech and an interception by Smith in the closing seconds. Meanwhile, Alabama's Jalen Milroe struggled with three interceptions in a 24-3 loss to Oklahoma, marking a challenging game for the freshman quarterback despite a late touchdown attempt. Coaches expressed support for Milroe, emphasizing the need to learn from errors as Alabama looks to rebound in their upcoming games.