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Jakeem Grant, Texas Tech's all-time leading receiver, saved best for last

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Tech called the play "Hook 'Em."

Red Raiders offensive coordinator Eric Morris was watching on TV when Auburn ran it with a 5-foot-9 receiver for a 28-yard gain against Texas A&M this season. It’s a Gus Malzahn favorite, a trick play he calls "Woody." And there is no doubt it put Jakeem Grant in the role was born to play.

To survive a 48-45 shootout against Texas on Thanksgiving and complete their bounce-back from a 4-8 season to 7-5, the Red Raiders needed a little magic from their little man.