Game Balls: Five Texas Tech Players That Excelled vs. Iowa State

Texas Tech’s 66-31 blowout of Iowa State was thorough and impressive. A case could be made that ten or more players deserve recognition for terrific performances Saturday. But Wreck ‘Em Red has narrowed the list down to five players worthy of receiving game balls for their contributions in helping Texas Tech earn its first conference victory of the season.

Jakeem Grant

After a dreadful performance in week 5 against Baylor in which Grant dropped a sure touchdown pass and was a non-factor, the senior inside receiver was a dominant force against Iowa State.

Once again, the native of Mesquite was the big play threat that makes the Texas Tech offense lethal. Included in his career high 166 yards…