Patrick Mahomes lends Texas Tech star support for Heisman Trophy consideration

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Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez flashed the Heisman Trophy pose after he made a big play in the team’s 29-7 victory over the BYU Cougars on Saturday.

Texas Tech came into the game as the No. 8-ranked team in the country while BYU was No. 7. The Red Raiders got the boost from Rodriguez in the third quarter.

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Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) is seen during an NCAA football game against Arizona on Oct. 5, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz.  (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier dropped back to pass only to find Rodriguez in coverage. The linebacker tipped the ball to himself and made the interception. After he was brought down, Rodriguez nailed the pose.

Patrick Mahomes, the current Kansas City Chiefs star and former Texas Tech standout, endorsed Rodriguez.

"Get him to New York," Mahomes wrote on X.

Rodriguez said after the game that his teammates coerced him into striking the pose as he put together a 14-tackle game with an interception and fumble recovery.

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Emma Rodriguez, left, kisses her husband, Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, before the NCAA college football game between Texas Tech and BYU, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.  (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

ESPN’s Holly Rowe asked him in the immediate aftermath of the win if he thought he was in the Heisman Trophy conversation now.

"I sure hope so," he said.

Rodriguez has 74 total tackles, five pass break-ups, a sack, seven forced fumbles and two interceptions. Texas Tech is 9-1 this season and are likely to