# Castellanos and Williams Carry Texas Tech Past Arizona

Texas Tech rushed for 328 yards and rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Arizona 34–26 in a ranked Big 12 matchup.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-31T20:14:29.941Z
Updated: 2026-10-31T20:14:29.941Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/texas-tech-arizona-football-october-31-2026

Texas Tech overcame a halftime deficit to beat Arizona 34–26 in Lubbock on Saturday, October 31, with Tommy Castellanos and J'Koby Williams leading a 328-yard rushing performance.

The No. 13 Red Raiders improved to 7–1 overall and 4–1 in the Big 12. No. 22 Arizona fell to 6–2 and 3–2, ending a five-game winning streak.

Castellanos started at quarterback and threw two touchdown passes while running for 117 yards and a score, according to the Associated Press game report. Williams finished with 175 rushing yards, including a 64-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Arizona led 17–10 at halftime. Texas Tech's official scoring record shows the Red Raiders outscored the Wildcats 14–6 in the third quarter and 10–3 in the fourth.

The lead changed for the final time late in the third quarter. Castellanos found Kenny Johnson for a 27-yard touchdown on fourth-and-two, putting Texas Tech ahead 24–23. Arizona's previous touchdown had been followed by a blocked extra point.

Williams' long scoring run later helped extend the advantage. Arizona kicked a field goal with 22 seconds remaining, but Texas Tech recovered the subsequent onside kick, AP reported.

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita passed for 417 yards. Isaiah Mizell accounted for 182 receiving yards, including a 94-yard touchdown reception.

The teams' contrasting production was clear in the final statistics. Texas Tech ran for 328 yards while allowing 12 rushing yards; Arizona's passing total nevertheless kept its overall offense within 43 yards of the Red Raiders, 472–429.

Texas Tech converted two of three fourth-down attempts, according to the university's game center. The Red Raiders also recorded their 13th consecutive home victory, tying a school record, AP reported.

Sources
Texas Tech Athletics — October 31 Final Game Center: https://texastech.com/game-center/21732
Associated Press via ESPN — October 31 Game Report: https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401856842

## Sources
- Texas Tech Athletics — October 31 Final Game Center: https://texastech.com/game-center/21732
- Associated Press via ESPN — October 31 Game Report: https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401856842