TAHJ BROOKS NEWS

Red Raiders' Tahj Brooks Achieves Legendary Status Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Tahj Brooks made history on Saturday, but it almost didn’t happen.

NOVEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Breaks school record with big game Brooks had 31 carries for 137 yards and one touchdown and caught 4 of 5 targets for 51 yards during Saturday's 41-27 loss versus Colorado.

Impact Brooks racked up his ninth 100-yard rushing performance and passed up Byron Hanspard as Texas Tech's career leader in rushing yards. Over five seasons, he's rushed for 4,236 yards. He's also scored a touchdown in six straight games. Fantasy rosters will have to find a replacement next week with the team on a bye. Following the rest week, Brooks will have a great matchup at Oklahoma State.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Late Turnover Dooms Red Raiders in 41-27 Loss to Colorado as Tahj Brooks Makes History The Texas Tech Red Raiders came up short against Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday as running back Tahj Brooks made history...

NOVEMBER 10 • KANSASCITY.COM

Game-winning TD at Iowa State Brooks logged 25 rushes for 122 yards and one touchdown and hauled in both of his targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 23-22 win versus Iowa State.

Impact Brooks' lone touchdown came on a direct snap late in the fourth quarter and was the game-winner against the undefeated Cyclones. No matter who the opponent is, Brooks has been effective with eight 100-yard rushing performances. With a strong game against Iowa State, he surpasses 1,000 yards rushing on the season and has over 4,000 yards in his career at Texas Tech. Brooks is one of the best backs in the conference and should have another strong performance against Colorado next week.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Chasing history at Texas Tech Brooks tallied 30 rushes for 121 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 1 of 3 targets for one yard during Saturday's 35-34 defeat versus TCU.

Impact Brooks has logged at least 95 yards rushing in 18 straight games which is second to only Minnesota's Mohamed Ibrahim who did that in 19 straight games from 2020 to 2022. The Red Raiders are all-in with their superstar running back as he's averaging 25.6 rushing attempts per game. He's just 75 yards and another touchdown shy of recording back-to-back season with 1,000 rushing yards and double-digit rushing scores. Brooks should have yet another productive outing against Iowa State next week.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sixth straight over 100 yards Brooks logged 25 carries for 125 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 22 yards during Saturday's 59-35 loss versus Baylor.

Impact Brooks logged his sixth straight 100-yard rushing performance and has been one of the best backs in the country. To help fantasy rosters even more, he logged a season high four catches (on five targets) against the Bears. The versatile back can truly do it all and he should have yet another big game at TCU next week.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Red Raiders RB Tahj Brooks Named Big 12 Co-Offensive Player of the Week Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Tahj Brooks earns his first-ever Big 12 weekly award.

OCTOBER 7 • SACBEE.COM

Brooks scores 3 TDs, Texas Tech rallies after blowing lead to beat Arizona 28-22

Tahj Brooks ran for 128 yards and three touchdowns, Jacob Rodriguez forced a late fumble and Texas Tech rallied after blowing a 15-point lead to beat Arizona 28-22

OCTOBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Masterful with three TDs Brooks tallied 21 rushes for 128 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 28-22 victory versus Arizona.

Impact Brooks now has five 100-yard rushing performances in his five games during the 2024 season. The three touchdowns were a season high as the senior running back is on pace for a record setting season with the Red Raiders. While Texas Tech typically leans on their air-raid passing attack, they are giving the ball a ton to Brooks who is averaging 5.5 yards per carry. Brooks missed the game in Week 2, but in the five games he's played in, he's averaging 24.8 attempts for 135.8 yards and 1.4 touchdowns per game. That hot streak should continue when Texas Tech plays Baylor in Week 8.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in win Brooks had 32 carries for 172 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 44-41 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Brooks dominated the Bearcats with his fourth straight 100-yard rushing performance of the season. When Brooks is healthy, he may be the best running back in the country. In just four games, he has 103 carries for 551 yards and four touchdowns. His 5.3 yards per carry in a workhorse type of role is astounding. Brooks should continue to excel when Texas Tech plays at Arizona next week.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks runs for 172 yards and 2 TDs, Texas Tech wins 44-41 when Cincinnati misses FG on final play

Tahj Brooks ran for 172 yards while scoring the tying and go-ahead touchdowns, Behren Morton threw two TDs and Texas Tech held on to beat Cincinnati 44-41

SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds another 100-yard rushing game Brooks had 27 rushes for 117 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for three yards during Saturday's 30-22 win against Arizona State.

Impact Brooks is now 3-for-3 on 100-yard rushing performances for the season. If it wasn't for a missed game due to injury, he would be discussed as one of the hottest backs in all of college football. While the Red Raiders are known for their high-volume passing attack, it's evident they are going to find ways to make sure Brooks has as many touches as possible. Brooks is a must play against Cincinnati next week.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Red Raiders, RB Tahj Brooks Make History vs. Sun Devils Texas Tech Red Raiders and running back Tahj Brooks made history in their win over Arizona State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Morton throws 2 TD passes, Brooks runs for 117 yards, as Texas Tech spoils ASU's Big 12 debut 30-22

Behren Morton passed for two touchdowns and 201 yards and Tahj Brooks rushed for 117 yards against a defense that had allowed an average of just 65.3 per game as Texas Tech beat Ar...

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns with 100-yard rushing game Brooks posted 17 carries for 109 yards and one touchdown and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 66-21 victory against North Texas.

Impact Brooks showed no signs of that arm injury with his second consecutive 100-yard rushing performance. The experienced running back has been fantastic in the two games he's played in. With back-up running back Cam'Ron Valdez nursing an injury, Brooks could be even busier against Arizona State in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

No restrictions Saturday Brooks (arm) will be full go without restrictions for Saturday's game versus North Texas, Justin Apodaca of Rivals reports.

Impact Brooks was expected to give it a go Saturday, and that will indeed be the case. He won't be on a pitch count, so look for Brooks to absorb a significant volume of carries in the contest, especially with Cam'Ron Valdez (undisclosed) set to miss the contest.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play against North Texas Brooks (arm) is expected to play Saturday against North Texas, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brooks played in the Red Raiders' opener and dominated on the ground, rushing for 153 yards and a score against Abilene Christian. He missed the following week against Washington State. Cam'Ron Valdez and Cameron Dickey could still get significant carries if Brooks is eased back into action.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. North Texas Brooks (arm) is questionable for Texas Tech's Week 3 tilt with North Texas, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Brooks played in the Red Raiders' opener and dominated on the ground, rushing for 153 yards and a score against Abilene Christian. He missed the following week against Washington State, however, and his status for Week 3 is still up in the air. If Brooks is forced to miss his second straight game, Cam'Ron Valdez and Cameron Dickey should split carries atop Texas Tech's backfield once again.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. North Texas Brooks (arm) is questionable for Texas Tech's Week 3 tilt with North Texas, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Brooks played in the Red Raiders' opener and dominated on the ground, rushing for 153 yards and a score against Abilene Christian. He missed the following week against Washington State, however, and his status for Week 3 is still up in the air. If Brooks is forced to miss his second straight game, Cam'Ron Valdez and Cameron Dickey should split carries atop Texas Tech's backfield once again.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Washington State Brooks (arm) will not play in Saturday's matchup against Washington State, Jarrett Ramirez of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Despite being on the field for pre-game warmups, Brooks will be held out of action for another week. His next chance to suit up will be during next week's home contest against North Texas.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

On field for early warmup Brooks (arm) is "on the field" for Texas Tech's early warmups Saturday, Don Williams of The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Brooks was on Washington State's field more than an hour before Texas Tech will play the Cougars. The news indicates at least a possibility of him being available Saturday. Ideally, Brooks will have his game status publicly updated within an hour and a half.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Listed with injury designation Brooks (arm) has been listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Washington State, Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Brooks, who logged 27 carries for 153 yards and a touchdown during a wild 52-51 overtime win against Abilene Christian, has been listed with an arm injury ahead of the Red Raiders' Week 2 showdown with the Cougars. The 5-foot-10 senior totaled 289 carries for 1,542 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground for Texas Tech last season, and his absence would be a major blow to the Red Raiders' chances in Pullman. All other running backs combined handled two carries in Week 1, with Texas Tech's number two option unclear.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Listed with injury designation Brooks (arm) has been listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Washington State, Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Brooks, who logged 27 carries for 153 yards and a touchdown during a wild 52-51 overtime win against Abilene Christian, has been listed with an arm injury ahead of the Red Raiders' Week 2 showdown with the Cougars. The 5-foot-10 senior totaled 289 carries for 1,542 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground for Texas Tech last season, and his absence would be a major blow to the Red Raiders' chances in Pullman. All other running backs combined handled two carries in Week 1, with Texas Tech's number two option unclear.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE