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Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez Shines Ahead of Orange Bowl
12/23/2025
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- Jacob Rodriguez, a former quarterback turned linebacker for Texas Tech, leads Texas Tech with 117 tackles and seven forced fumbles.
- Since joining Texas Tech in 2022, he has become a defensive standout, finishing fifth in Heisman voting.
- Texas Tech is in the College Football Playoff this season, with a defense among the top nationwide.
- Oregon head coach Dan Lanning praised Rodriguez's instincts and aggressive play ahead of the Orange Bowl.
