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Limited role in upset Eakin accrued two receptions (on three targets) for 32 yards during Saturday's 23-22 victory against Iowa State.

Impact Texas Tech pulled off a massive upset of the Cyclones and Eakin had a limited impact with a couple of catches. The receiver has had fewer than five catches in each of his last seven games. Teammates Josh Kelly and Caleb Douglas have been more often targeted by QB Behren Morton. Texas Tech will play Colorado next week.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches sixth TD this season Eakin accrued four receptions (on seven targets) for 56 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-34 defeat to TCU.

Impact Eakin hauled in his sixth touchdown of the season and his first since Week 5 against Cincinnati. The versatile receiver also had an incompletion in the game as they've tried Eakin in the passing game a few times this year. On the season, Eakin has 26 grabs for 395 yards and six touchdowns. Texas Tech will play at Iowa State next week.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Hammond connects with Coy Eakin on a GORGEOUS 13-yard TD to help Texas Tech extend lead over TCU

Will Hammond connects with Coy Eakin on a GORGEOUS 13-yard TD to help Texas Tech extend lead over TCU

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Three catches against Baylor Eakin gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 59-35 loss to Baylor.

Impact Over his last two games, Eakin has a combined five catches for 32 yards on eight targets. Teammates Josh Kelly and Caleb Douglas have been utilized more in the passing game and it was Douglas who had three touchdowns against the Bears. Texas Tech will play at TCU next week.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet night at Arizona Eakin logged two receptions (on four targets) for 12 yards during Saturday's 28-22 win versus Arizona.

Impact Eakin had a quiet night in the win at Arizona as Caleb Douglas was the top target with five catches for 116 yards on 10 opportunities. Eakin is averaging 3.2 catches for 53.2 yards on 6.7 targets per game. Texas Tech will play Baylor after a bye week.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five touchdowns on the 2024 season Eakin notched three receptions (on eight targets) for 78 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 44-41 victory over Cincinnati.

Impact Eakin added his fourth and fifth touchdown of the season. While he doesn't see as many targets as teammate Josh Kelly, he reaches paydirt just as frequently which makes him a valuable piece in Texas Tech's high tempo offense. Through give games, he has 17 grabs (on 36 targets) for 307 yards and five touchdowns. Texas Tech will play at Arizona next week.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seven targets against Sun Devils Eakin gathered in 3 of 7 targets for 29 yards during Saturday's 30-22 win over Arizona State.

Impact Eakin has at least seven targets in three of four games this year. In the game where he had just one target, it went for a 70-yard score. Eakin is more of a boom-or-bust play in the Texas Tech offense while WR Josh Kelly and RB Tahj Brooks see most of volume. Eakin will be battling with Caleb Douglas for tertiary targets most weeks. Texas Tech will play Cincinnati next week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes single catch to the house Eakin gathered in his only target for 70 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 66-21 win versus North Texas.

Impact Eakin had an amazing sequence on his only catch which went for 70 yards and a touchdown. Texas Tech blew out the Mean Green with a 52-7 lead at halftime. Eakin is going to have some huge games in 2024 and he's a play against Arizona State next week.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws TD pass on double pass Eakin posted five receptions (on 12 targets) for 54 yards during Saturday's 37-16 defeat to Washington State. He also threw a 20-yard touchdown pass.

Impact Eakin's touchdown throw came on a double pass which ended up going to TE Johncarlos Miller II. The receiver also had 12 targets which was tied for a team-high with Josh Kelly. Through two games, Eakin has 10 catches on 20 targets and a passing touchdown. Eakin should be considered for fantasy rosters because of Texas Tech's high-volume passing attack. It's going to be a high-scoring affair against North Texas next week.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of scores in wild win Eakin hauled in 5 of 8 targets for 76 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 52-51 overtime victory against Abilene Christian.

Impact Eakin was the only receiver with two touchdowns in the wild overtime game with Abilene Christian. Josh Kelly was the leading receiver with 10 catches for 156 yards and a score on 15 targets. If Texas Tech's defense continues to play like they did against the Wildcats, Eakin could be in for a big year because they'll need to throw the ball early and often. Texas Tech will play at Washington State next week.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Standing out in practice Eakin was named by head coach Joey McGuire as a standout in the Texas Tech receiver room heading into the 2024 season, per Nathan Giese of LubbockOnline.com.

Impact As the team's leading returning receiver following the departures of Xavier White (NFL) and Jerand Bradley (transfer portal), Eakin was a likely candidate to be in contention for a starting role in 2024, and based on McGuire's comments, he has lived up to expectations. The 6-foot-2 receiver caught 36 passes for 416 yards and two touchdowns for the Red Raiders in 2023 and will be looking to make a bigger impact on the offense heading into 2024.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE