Final Score and Key Performers
The Texas Tech Red Raiders secured a hard-fought victory over the visiting Arizona Wildcats with a final score of 34-26 on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The game was defined by explosive offensive plays from both sides, but Texas Tech ultimately pulled away in the fourth quarter behind the dominant rushing performance of J'Koby Williams and balanced passing attacks.
Williams was the engine for the Red Raiders, carrying the ball 14 times for 175 yards and scoring a crucial touchdown. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos orchestrated the aerial attack, completing 11 of 24 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns.
On the other side, Arizona’s Noah Fifita threw for a massive 417 yards on 33-of-45 passing with one touchdown, while Isaiah Mizell caught seven passes for 182 yards. Despite the high yardage totals from Arizona, Texas Tech’s ability to convert key drives allowed them to control the outcome.
First Half Scoring Summary
Arizona struck first as Michael Salgado-Medina connected on a 35-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. However, Texas Tech responded immediately, with Castellanos finding Terrance Carter Jr. on a 24-yard pass, completed by Stone Harrington’s kick, to jump ahead 7-3.
The second quarter saw Arizona’s offense ignite. Noah Fifita connected with Isaiah Mizell on a 94-yard touchdown pass, giving the Wildcats a 10-7 advantage. Arizona added more points when Kedrick Reescano rumbled in from five yards out, making it 17-7 at the half before Harrington kicked a 29-yard field goal to make the score 17-10 at halftime.
