BYU Football Bounces Back With Homecoming Win Over Texas Tech
Oct 21, 2023, 8:35 PM | Updated: Oct 22, 2023, 11:54 am
Tyler Batty during BYU's football game against Texas Tech on October 21, 2023 (Courtesy of BYU Photo)
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
PROVO – The BYU football program bounced back from a blowout loss to TCU by taking down the Texas Tech Red Raiders for a big homecoming win.
The Cougars hosted the Red Raiders at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Saturday, October 21.
BYU defeated Texas Tech, 27-14.
Pregame
Big 12 Homecoming at #BYU features a pregame concert from DJ Ricky Barrera.#BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/BYCElar5NG
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
on site🫡 pic.twitter.com/7pDpBeEA9A
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
#BYU personnel notes from phase one of warmups before the Texas Tech game:
– Did not see WR Keanu Hill
– CB Kamden Garrett (ankle) was going through drills near the sideline with Jernaro Gilford.
– CB Jayden Dunlap is dressed and participating in warmups. Dunlap has not played…
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
HYPE US UP COACH!!! pic.twitter.com/2lEoVTOXcw
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
Texas Tech QB update:
Not seeing Behren Morton in pregame warmups. The only QBs throwing passes for Tech are Jake Strong and WR Brady Boyd.#BYU #BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
These CougarTails are packed with bacon 😯 pic.twitter.com/roofflS51P
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
lockin' in 🔒 pic.twitter.com/NdujKvV8QK
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
Based on pregame warmups, #BYU's RB depth chart today against Texas Tech:
– LJ Martin
– Miles Davis
– Aidan Robbins#BYUFootball— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
#BYU's starting offensive line is the same today as it was last week against TCU.
– LT: Kingsley Suamataia
– LG: Paul Maile
– C: Connor Pay
– RG: Weylin Lapuaho
– RT: Brayden Keim#BYUFootball— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
looking crispy 🥶 pic.twitter.com/wwn2t6QAZW
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
CAP 🫡 pic.twitter.com/BhiGT9V8dG
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
Our second true freshman QB all-time to make his first career start on the road. #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/JPneatixR7
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) October 21, 2023
True freshman Jake Strong will make his first career start for @TexasTechFB against @BYUfootball. #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #TTUvsBYU #WreckEm https://t.co/Y71KHxXuAC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 21, 2023
HYPE. US. UP. @chase_roberts11 😤 pic.twitter.com/6xJ2hH8xB7
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
Alumni Flags today:
Graham Rowley DL 2010-2011, 2014-2015
Kyle Roberts DB 1987, 1990-1993
Vaha Ongoongotau DB 1994-95#BYUFootball— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 21, 2023
Team flags:
USA – LB Harrison Taggart
Utah – K Will Ferrin
Big 12 – LB Sione Moa
Sione Veikoso 72 – DE Aisea Moa#BYUFootball— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 21, 2023
LET'S GET IT. pic.twitter.com/yEpBo3yQDS
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
First Half
First Quarter
LISTEN LIVE: @BYUfootball is back home to face @TexasTechFB.
Catch all the action on @kslnewsradio and:https://t.co/DbMudwfNJC pic.twitter.com/HYLkGz6a4F
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 21, 2023
Fall afternoon at LES for some #BYU Football 😍#BYUFootball #GoCougs #Big12 pic.twitter.com/KEdzgcSAq1
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 21, 2023
#BYU's ground attack is alive!
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
55-yard rush is a season/career long for RB LJ Martin #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 21, 2023
it's a beautiful day to play football pic.twitter.com/rpZSmxs8uh
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
#BYU WR Chase Roberts is on the sideline waiting to go in. He's standing next to Fesi Sitake suited up.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
opening drive tuddy from @chase_roberts11 😎 pic.twitter.com/kxPe0plBMs
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
WR Chase Roberts 4th receiving TD of the year to lead BYU. QB Kedon Slovis with his 11th passing TD of the year, 79th of his collegiate career. #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 21, 2023
What a start for #BYU! Opening drive touchdown as Kedon Slovis connects with Chase Roberts.#BYUFootball #GoCougs #Big12 pic.twitter.com/jSoiEr1x2J
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 21, 2023
Texas Tech's false start benefits them. Initially stopped on 3rd & 1, they convert a 3rd & 6 with star RB Tahj Brooks.#BYU #BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
On the board first! @BYUfootball
A TD from @chase_roberts11 on the opening drive 🙌 pic.twitter.com/NZFPIkvC14
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 21, 2023
Texas Tech entered tonight as the 8th fastest tempo team in the country. Continuing the up-tempo attack with their third-string QB.#BYU #BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
COUGS STRIKE FIRST!!!@Kedonslovis 👉 @chase_roberts11
📺: @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/4MWcB5dwWF
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
picture perfect @chase_roberts11 📸 pic.twitter.com/l28476maeF
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
.@BYUfootball scores on its opening drive against @TexasTechFB. 💥#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #TTUvsBYU https://t.co/CBHOL6w90g
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 21, 2023
After that 4th down stop, BYU has allowed 2 of 9 conversions this year. The Cougars entered the game No. 4 nationally in 4th down conversions allowed. #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 21, 2023
Big difference between a redshirt freshman and a true freshman starting at QB.
Jake Strong drops the ball on 4th down for a turnover on downs.#BYU #BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
GOALINE STAND!!!!!!
📺 @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/QzzvIEdSA4
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
Aidan Robbins carries the ball for the first time since September 9.
Three yard gain.#BYUFootball #BYU
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
Another look at it pic.twitter.com/24GgrDeNl4
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
P Ryan Rehkow's 58-yard punt gives him a 50+ in 6 of 7 games this year. Rehkow entered the game No. 7 nationally in punting average at 48.15 and is the active career FBS leader in punting average (47.1) #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 21, 2023
#BYU lands on a loose ball in the end zone and comes up with a defensive touchdown.
Eddie Heckard recovers.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
Defensive Touchdown!#BYU’s Eddie Heckard lands on a fumble in the end zone.
Cougs rolling.#BYUFootball #GoCougs #Big12 pic.twitter.com/iMyLNGZ9Zn
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 21, 2023
DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWN ✔️ pic.twitter.com/60qUX0zTyr
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
#BYU DT John Nelson is on the sideline on an exercise bike. Trainers have looked at his ankle. Left the game during the first drive. #BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
FUMBLE IN THE END ZONE
It's recovered for a touchdown!! 🔥 @BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/kyemDVJFgK
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 21, 2023
1st quarter stats: pic.twitter.com/zITn7b4n2N
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 21, 2023
The first-quarter shutout is BYU's third of the season (Sam Houston, Cincinnati) #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 21, 2023
BYU – 14
Texas Tech – 0🔘⚪️⚪️⚪️#Big12 pic.twitter.com/RgxsYmA11u
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 21, 2023
let's gooooooooooo @EddieHeckard5 pic.twitter.com/VUo1ZSmvk5
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
.@BYUfootball's defense came to play against the Red Raiders. 😤#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #TTUvsBYU https://t.co/BYSDU9aBA6
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 21, 2023
the pics on this sequence 🤌 pic.twitter.com/nMg8Upa1xN
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 21, 2023
Second Quarter
Let Cosmo and the Cougarettes cook pic.twitter.com/E5KwdagRTk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 21, 2023
Ain't no one got moves like @byu_cosmo 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/25114eDmxp
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 21, 2023
Blake Mangelson has to be one of the three most improved players on this year's #BYU squad.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
#BYU DE Tyler Batty comes up with a big hit on Texas Tech punt returner Myles Price.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
#BYU's top gunner on special teams: Marcus McKenzie is not playing tonight. He's on the sideline not in his pads.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
#BYU allows a 72-yard touchdown pass on 3rd & 16.
Texas Tech QB Jake Strong connects with Xavier White on a defensive lapse by BYU.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 21, 2023
Whoa. Texas Tech TE Jayden York ejected for spitting on a #BYU player.
BYU DE Tyler Batty was fired up after that happened.
York left the field to some boos from the sell-out crowd.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
Darius Lassiter one-handed grab! What a catch.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
we’re backkk pic.twitter.com/AikygQdBUT
— Cosmo Cougar (@byu_cosmo) October 22, 2023
.@byu_cosmo and the @BYUCougarettes always bring the 🔥.#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #TTUvsBYU https://t.co/LvG9YGc6RO
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 22, 2023
OH MY @darius_lassiter 🫢
📺 @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/Nsa7q4EnOK
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
An all-time grab from #BYU WR Darius Lassiter. pic.twitter.com/riSzn8bVWc
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
With 3 receptions tonight, Isaac Rex now has 100 career receptions. #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
TOUCHDOWN @darius_lassiter 😎 pic.twitter.com/3oxXsqTde7
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
WR Darius Lassiter with his 4th TD reception (4 yards) of the year to tie WR Chase Roberts for the team lead. #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
Darius Lassiter dominated on that TD drive. 🤙 #BYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/d0c3Fxet7i
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 22, 2023
. @darius_lassiter out here lookin' like @obj 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ERQ7P0vnEt
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
a whole lotta @darius_lassiter on that touchdown drive.
📺 @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/ic5MNVpuNo
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
Eddie Heckard just makes plays 😎
Interception! pic.twitter.com/jBjTwjwdsN
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 22, 2023
CB Eddie Heckard with the INT off the tipped pass from S Crew Wakley #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
First time Heckard has had a fumble recovery and an INT in the same game in his career #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
get you a hype man like @kalanifsitake!!!!
📺 @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/qRGYWVDCR8
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
5th made FG for K Will Ferrin this year (35 yards) #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
Cougs add to the lead 🤙 pic.twitter.com/Ns75SHx7I3
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
https://t.co/t6GvqjEb15 pic.twitter.com/UvnFn9etm7
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
What a drive for @darius_lassiter.
🔵 One-handed catch
🤙 4th touchdown reception of the season#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #TTUvsBYUhttps://t.co/FZ7HXXK1N3— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 22, 2023
4th INT of the year for CB Jakob Robinson and 8th of his career. #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
Halftime stats: pic.twitter.com/4FrfhSQqls
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
Kalani Sitake on the #BYU Sports Network broadcast heading into the locker room up 24-7 on Texas Tech:
"I thought that was our best half of the year."#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
why not @jakobrobinson87 😎
📺 @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/R8BKestz1t
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
BYU – 24
Texas Tech – 7🔘🔘⚪️⚪️#GoCougs pic.twitter.com/VeKpsKqF4k
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 22, 2023
#BYU band performing songs from the Mario Bros movie at the half. pic.twitter.com/BI7hf8Vmuh
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
Cornerbacks @EddieHeckard5 and @jakobrobinson87 keep making BIG plays for @BYUfootball. 🤙🤙#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #TTUvsBYU https://t.co/2HkgJktZ9N
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 22, 2023
Second Half
Third Quarter
Best half of football #BYU has played this year.
Let's see if they can keep it rollin' in the second half.
Margin of victory matters. Hopefully, it's pedal to the metal for the Cougars. @kslsports #BYUFootball
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) October 22, 2023
choose your fighter. pic.twitter.com/6P35yNQaNJ
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
What in the world was Texas Tech calling on that opening offensive series? #BYU forces a three-and-out in less than a minute of game action to open the third quarter.
Tech called a draw on 3rd & 10. Gained two yards.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
For only the second time this season, #BYU has rushed for over 100 yards.
The previous occurrence was against Sam Houston in the opener.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
#BYU punter Ryan Rehkow is back to his usual self after a week of struggles against TCU.
Rehkow boots a punt inside the 10.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
RB LJ Martin has tied his career high with 91 rushing yards (Sam Houston) tonight #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
#BYU freshman Siale Esera checks in at the MACK linebacker spot and immediately comes up with a TFL on third down.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
doesn't get any better than this. pic.twitter.com/hByg4vlWiA
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
That was a kind spot on the Texas Tech fake punt. Thought it was short watching live.#BYU #BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
Has Ryan Rehkow passed Lee Johnson as the greatest #BYU punter of all time?
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
70-yard punt is a season-long for P Ryan Rehkow. His career-best is a school record 83 in 2021 vs. Arizona State. #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
#BYU's defense throughout the season has been excellent on fourth down.
Ethan Slade comes up with a PBU to force another turnover on downs.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
Ethan Slade with a big PBU.
Crew Wakley has been making plays.
Hats off to those dudes and Jay Hill for outstanding safety play today. @kslsports #BYU #BYUFOOTBALL
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) October 22, 2023
FUMBLE RECOVERY❕ pic.twitter.com/v1hKOnuDn6
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
DANG!! Tyler Batty laid the HAMMER on that forced fumble.
What a sensational effort play from Batty. @kslsports #BYU #BYUFOOTBALL
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) October 22, 2023
P Ryan Rehkow recovers his first career fumble. Tyler Batty with his 2nd forced fumble this year and 3rd of his career. #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
Best runs from Aidan Robbins as a #BYU Cougar.
It would be huge for BYU if they could get him some confidence for the final stretch of the season.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
BYU with a season-high in rushing (119) topping previous high of 112 vs. Sam Houston. #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
K Will Ferrin with his second FG of the game (41 yards), 6th of the year. Second game with multiple made FG (Kansas) #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
Strange call on 3rd & 8 from #BYU.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
Tyler Batty stock continues to trend up.
Don't spit in that man's face.
He's been excellent tonight against Texas Tech. Making plays on defense and special teams.#BYU #BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
three more for the Cougs 🤙 pic.twitter.com/ESG4vWBDqD
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
SELL OUT#BYU's attendance at LES against Texas Tech: 63,523#BYUFootball #GoCougs #Big12 pic.twitter.com/cGGlKwW7wo
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 22, 2023
. @r_rehkow24 can do EVERYTHING 😎
📺 @CFBONFOX https://t.co/GP2mwhjvEW pic.twitter.com/Rqqz3K1gad
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 22, 2023
The Cougars cause another Texas Tech turnover.@Tyler_Batty2 🥊 @r_rehkow24 💪#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #TTUvsBYU https://t.co/aq99hPuc7j
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 22, 2023
BYU – 27
Texas Tech – 7🔘🔘🔘⚪️#BYUFootball #GoCougs #Big12 pic.twitter.com/sOaBMKxB3I
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 22, 2023
Stats after 3Q: pic.twitter.com/X8oUFxGIQW
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
Fourth Quarter
Cosmo got in on the fire knife fun
Number one mascot in America is an absolute unit. pic.twitter.com/bVVuDMwe8i
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
Attendance:
63,523#BYUFootball— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) October 22, 2023
seriously tho… what can’t I do pic.twitter.com/l5Nxn6chdZ
— Cosmo Cougar (@byu_cosmo) October 22, 2023
Crew Wakley has established himself as the starter going forward at safety.
Excellent game tonight.#BYU #BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
Third down defense is struggling again tonight.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 22, 2023
Up next for BYU
With the win, the Cougars improved to a 5-2 record.
BYU’s next game is on the road against the No. 8 Texas Longhorns on October 28 at 1:30 p.m. (MDT).
Game Day Reading for BYU/Texas Tech
- BYU/Texas Tech Preview, Score Prediction
- How to watch, listen to the game
- Weather forecast for tonight’s game
- Fan Guide: What to wear, top storylines, game info
- How will BYU respond against Tech?
- Injury report for BYU football
- Texas Tech traveling to BYU is historic for the Red Raiders
- BYU’s depth chart
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU in the Big 12 Conference on X and Threads: @Mitch_Harper.
