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Couple of Defenders: The journey for Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez & his wife Emma | College GameDay

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Couple of Defenders: The journey for Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez & his wife Emma | College GameDay

Name: Couple of Defenders: The journey for Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez & his wife Emma | College GameDay
Uploaded: 2026-01-01T15:11:44.000Z
Duration: 4 min 56 s
Description: High school sweethearts Jacob and Emma Rodriguez married in 2023. They are both elite defenders, in two completely different fields. Jacob is the Butkus Award-winning linebacker and captain of the Texas Tech Red Raiders’ relentless defense, while Emma is a Black Hawk helicopter pilot for the United States Army. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN

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High school sweethearts Jacob and Emma Rodriguez married in 2023. They are both elite defenders, in two completely different fields. Jacob is the Butkus Award-winning linebacker and captain of the Texas Tech Red Raiders’ relentless defense, while Emma is a Black Hawk helicopter pilot for the United States Army.

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