Texas Tech Defense Sacks Arizona Five Times
Texas Tech's pass rush recorded five sacks of Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita in a 34-26 win, lifting its season total to 25.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Philanthropy
Texas Tech defeated Arizona 34-26 after its defense sacked quarterback Noah Fifita five times. The performance pushed the team's season sack total to 25.
Why it matters
Each sack is tied to a pledge that fans can make toward Ronald McDonald House Southwest, linking defensive production to a local charitable cause. The partnership between Texas Tech Athletics and the charity has run for more than 25 years.
Texas Tech's defense recorded five sacks against Arizona, with individual losses of 10, 6 and 5 yards on the key plays, bringing the season total to 25. The amount raised per sack and total donations to date were not disclosed, and four regular season games remain.
The players
Texas Tech Athletics
The athletics department of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, which has partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest for more than 25 years.
Ronald McDonald House Southwest
A charity formerly known as RMDH Charities of the Southwest that operates a Lubbock house providing lodging for families whose children receive medical care.
The details
Trey White, LaDamion Guyton, John Curry, AJ Holmes Jr., Austin Romaine and Mateen Ibarogba all contributed sacks, with White's takedown forcing a field goal attempt and Guyton's forcing a punt. Fans can pledge a dollar amount for every defensive sack during the season, with proceeds going to the Lubbock-area charity.
Timeline
Sacks occurred throughout the first and fourth quarters of the game, with the final sack recorded at 1:44 of the fourth quarter.
Four regular season games remain on the schedule.
Philanthropy Link
The Texas Tech and Ronald McDonald House Southwest partnership, now more than 25 years old, ties charitable giving to the team's on-field performance. Sack-linked pledges extend that relationship into the season's game-by-game results.
Lubbock fans can pledge a set dollar amount for each Texas Tech defensive sack during the remainder of the football season. Donations support Ronald McDonald House Southwest, which provides lodging for families of children receiving medical care in the city.
The takeaway
Community charity can be built into everyday fan engagement, as Texas Tech's pledge structure shows by turning defensive plays into donations. Readers who want to support local families can watch for sack-based giving drives during the remaining games.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage tied to community giving in Lubbock.
More information
Read the full report on the Texas Tech sack performance and season tally.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox34.
