Red Raiders Outlast Beavers in Corvallis to Reach 2-0

Late Surge Secures Victory

Texas Tech Red Raiders traveled to Corvallis and secured a 35-24 victory over the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The win improved the Red Raiders' record to 2-0, while the home Beavers fell to 0-2. The contest was defined by a strong offensive performance from both sides, but Texas Tech’s ability to execute in the fourth quarter proved decisive.

Reser Stadium hosted a crowd of 30,539 for the matchup.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

The first quarter ended scoreless, setting the stage for a competitive second period. Oregon State took a 7-0 lead after Thomas Castellanos rushed for a seven-yard touchdown, followed by a Stone Harrington kick. Jesse Legree answered with a 75-yard pass from Braden Atkinson to tie the game at 7-7. Cameron Dickey then ran for a one-yard score to give Texas Tech a 14-7 halftime lead.

In the third quarter, the momentum shifted back to the Beavers. AJ Newberry connected with Braden Atkinson for a four-yard touchdown, followed by a two-point conversion, narrowing the gap to 14-13. J'Koby Williams extended the Texas Tech lead with a 38-yard run, making it 21-13.

However, Atkinson found Legree again for a 37-yard touchdown, and Atkinson’s own two-point run tied the game at 21-21 heading into the final frame.

Decisive Fourth Quarter

The fourth quarter began with Caleb Ojeda kicking a 34-yard field goal to give Oregon State a 24-21 lead. Will Hammond responded by throwing a 32-yard touchdown pass to Coy Eakin, capped by a Harrington kick, to put Texas Tech ahead 28-24.

The Red Raiders sealed the game with an eight-yard touchdown pass from Thomas Castellanos to Matt Ludwig, with Harrington adding the extra point for the final margin of 35-24.

Statistical Highlights

Braden Atkinson led Oregon State with 413 passing yards on 31 of 51 attempts, including two touchdowns and one interception. Jesse Legree was the primary target, catching eight passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns. Aaron Butler contributed 20 rushing yards on one carry.

For Texas Tech, Will Hammond completed 20 of 27 passes for 189 yards and one touchdown. J'Koby Williams carried the ball 20 times for 116 yards and a touchdown. Coy Eakin led the receiving corps with six catches for 79 yards and a touchdown.

Sources

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