Texas Tech Holds Off Arizona, 34-26

Texas Tech extended its home winning streak to 13 games, tying a school record, with a 34-26 win over No. 21 Arizona at Galaxy Stadium.

Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football

Texas Tech defeated Arizona 34-26 at Galaxy Stadium, with Thomas Castellanos and J'Koby Williams each rushing for more than 100 yards. The win was Texas Tech's 13th consecutive home victory, tying a school record.

Why it matters

The result keeps Texas Tech in the Big 12 race and extends a home winning streak that matches the program's best mark. The game was decided late, with Texas Tech outscoring Arizona 17-3 from late in the third quarter onward.

Texas Tech rushed for 328 yards, its best team output this season, with Williams gaining 175 yards on 14 carries and Castellanos adding 117 on 19. Arizona's Noah Fifita threw for 417 yards on 33-of-45 passing, while Castellanos completed 11 of 24 passes for 144 yards.

The players

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The Texas Tech football program, a member of the Big 12 Conference based in Lubbock, Texas.

Arizona Wildcats

The University of Arizona football program, a member of the Big 12 Conference based in Tucson, Arizona.

Thomas Castellanos

Texas Tech's quarterback who started in place of Will Hammond and threw two touchdown passes in the win.

J'Koby Williams

Texas Tech running back who gained 175 yards on 14 carries, including a 64-yard touchdown run with 2:05 left.

Noah Fifita

Arizona's quarterback who threw for 417 yards on 33-of-45 passing in the loss.

The details

Castellanos started in place of Will Hammond and threw two touchdown passes. Kenny Johnson's 27-yard touchdown catch on fourth-and-2 put Texas Tech ahead 24-23, and Williams sealed the game with a 64-yard touchdown run with 2:05 left.

Texas Tech defeated Arizona on October 31, 2026, at Galaxy Stadium.

Season Trajectory

The 13th straight home win ties a school record and keeps Texas Tech among the Big 12's contenders after a 7-1 start. Arizona, now 6-2 overall, fell in a game that tested its passing offense against a stronger rushing attack.

Texas Tech's rushing attack, led by Williams and Castellanos, remains the central factor for fantasy and season-long roster decisions. The win keeps Texas Tech's home schedule a strength going into the rest of conference play.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's ability to run the ball and finish drives late in games has been the difference in its home results this season. Fans and fantasy managers should track whether that rushing balance holds against the rest of the Big 12.