A Decisive Fourth-Quarter Shift
Texas Tech Red Raiders (2-0) defeated the Oregon State Beavers (0-2) 35-24 on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon. The game’s trajectory shifted dramatically in the final period, where the visiting Red Raiders outscored the home Beavers 14-3 to secure the win.
After starting the contest scoreless, both teams traded blows in the second and third quarters, but Texas Tech’s offensive execution in the fourth quarter proved to be the difference. The Red Raiders capitalized on key plays to break the deadlock, ultimately extending their lead to a comfortable margin as the clock expired.
With an attendance of 30,539, the matchup showcased a competitive contest that was decided by Texas Tech’s ability to maintain offensive pressure late in the game.
Scoring Sequence and Key Plays
The first quarter ended without either team finding the end zone or the goalposts. The action picked up in the second quarter when Thomas Castellanos ran for a seven-yard touchdown, giving Texas Tech an early 7-0 lead. Oregon State responded through Braden Atkinson, who connected with Jesse Legree on a 75-yard pass to tie the game at 7-7.
Texas Tech retook the lead with a one-yard run by Cameron Dickey, making it 14-7 at halftime. The third quarter saw Oregon State close the gap with a four-yard pass from AJ Newberry to Braden Atkinson, followed by a two-point conversion to make it 14-13. J'Koby Williams then rushed for 38 yards to put the Red Raiders back in front.
Oregon State answered with a 37-yard pass from Atkinson to Legree and a successful two-point conversion to tie the game at 21-21. The fourth quarter began with a 34-yard field goal by Caleb Ojeda, giving Oregon State a 24-21 lead.
