Beckville's Williams Scores Twice in Texas Tech's Win Over Houston

In a commanding performance on Saturday night, the No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders secured a 35-11 victory over the Houston Cougars, with sophomore running back J'Koby Williams delivering a standout performance.

Williams, a former Beckville Bearcat, achieved his first career multi-touchdown game, rushing for 107 yards on 19 carries and scoring twice. He also contributed with two receptions for six yards.

The Red Raiders' offense was ignited in the first quarter when quarterback Behren Morton connected with Cameron Dickey for a 69-yard touchdown pass, extending their lead to 15-3. ([texastech.com](https://texastech.com/news/2025/10/4/football-no-11-texas-tech-tops-houston-35-11?utm_source=openai))

Early in the second quarter, linebacker Jacob Rodriguez intercepted a pass from Houston's quarterback, setting up a short field for Texas Tech. Capitalizing on this opportunity, Williams capped a five-play, 25-yard drive with a five-yard rushing touchdown, pushing the lead to 22-3. ([texastech.com](https://texastech.com/news/2025/10/4/football-no-11-texas-tech-tops-houston-35-11?utm_source=openai))

Williams sealed the game's outcome in the fourth quarter, finishing a seven-play, 38-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run, bringing the final score to 35-11. ([texastech.com](https://texastech.com/news/2025/10/4/football-no-11-texas-tech-tops-houston-35-11?utm_source=openai))

This victory marks the first time since 2013 that Texas Tech has started a season 5-0, showcasing their dominance by outscoring opponents 243-56 over the first five games. ([texastech.com](https://texastech.com/news/2025/10/4/football-no-11-texas-tech-tops-houston-35-11?utm_source=openai))

The Red Raiders will look to maintain their perfect record as they host the Kansas Jayhawks on October 11.