With a 19-0 lead and just 15 minutes remaining in the top-10 matchup, it seemed readily apparent that the No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders were going to defeat the No. 7 BYU Cougars.
A big part of the shutout performance through the first three quarters was senior linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, the undeniable leader of the Raiders’ defense.
Through the first 45 minutes, Rodriguez had already earned 11 total tackles, one tackle for loss, and one interception for an eight-yard return. Simply put, he was everywhere, and his head coach, Joey McGuire, couldn’t contain his pride for his veteran player…