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There are just two weeks left in the regular season for College Football. Ballots will go out to voters for the Heisman Trophy after the final regular season games, and are due back after the conference championships. There has become a clear frontrunner for the award, but other players are still in the running in […]

Obviously, acclaimed actor and Landman star Billy Bob Thornton is a football fan, as he features nods to the Big 12 in the second season, from programs like Texas Tech to Colorado to TCU. In a viral clip from Landman Season 2, two characters are seen discussing Big 12 mascots. Throton’s daughter even says that […]

There are just two weeks left in the college football season. The top five-ranked conference champions get a guaranteed trip to the College Football Playoffs. After Week 12, few spots have been decided in conference title games, and it is time to break down all the scenarios for each conference in their title game. The […]

Week 12 of the College Football season has come to an end, with upsets and near-upsets. With just two weeks left in the regular season, some teams have cemented their status as contenders, while other teams fell from that class this week. This has caused some major shakeups in the College Football Top 25 Power […]

When it comes to defensive players at the college football level, few are as exciting as Jacob Rodriguez, the do-it-all linebacker from Texas Tech who has forced his way into the Heisman conversation through his once-in-a-lifetime season in Lubbock. And in Week 12, Rodriguez strengthened that case even further with another exemplary showing, recording nine […]

Few teams have been a bigger surprise in the 2025 college football season than Texas Tech, which should continue flowing at a high rate in Week 12 against UCF. After listing several key players as on their injury report throughout the week, the Red Raiders confirmed that Behren Morton, Jacob Rodriguez and Lee Hunter are […]

It was a massive matchup in the Big 12 this past week, as Texas Tech defeated BYU 29-7. Texas Tech has moved to 9-1 on the year, and is one of the best teams in college football. The dominant fashion of the victory over BYU shows that the Red Raiders are going to be a […]

Texas Tech football’s recent success continues with a 29-7 win over the BYU Cougars on Saturday, which also contained another huge outing from star linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. With the Texas Tech football linebacker entering Heisman Trophy conversations, he would speak on the win over BYU and what it means. The victory over the No. 7 […]

Patrick Mahomes wants a Red Raider in New York. The Kansas City Chiefs star made that clear after watching Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez dominate in a 29-7 win over previously unbeaten BYU. “Get him to New York! @HeismanTrophy,” Mahomes posted on social media following the game, throwing his full support behind one of college […]

A linebacker has never won the coveted Heisman Trophy award. Robert Griffin III dropped a new, stunning endorsement Saturday: Texas Tech football linebacker Jacob Rodriquez, who dominated against BYU. The former walk-on compiled 14 tackles in handing the Cougars their first loss of 2025, leading the 29-7 romp in Lubbock. Rodriguez picked off Bear Bachmeier […]

The Heisman Trophy race suddenly has an interesting new candidate. Texas Tech football fans have been clamoring for star linebacker Jacob Rodriguez to be in the discussion, and the senior might have officially entered the conversation with another big game against BYU. Rodriguez entered Week 11 with 74 tackles, one sack and an FBS-leading seven […]

The Texas Tech Red Raiders football team received a surge of national spotlight Saturday afternoon when Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes returned to Lubbock for ESPN’s College GameDay. The two-time NFL MVP and proud Red Raiders alum spoke candidly about the program’s rise under head coach Joey McGuire and its impressive 8-1 record, calling […]

Texas Tech football is one last-minute road loss away from a perfect record and first-place standing in the underrated Big 12 Conference. The Red Raiders are eyeing their first 10-win campaign since the late great Mike Leach roamed the sidelines in Lubbock and are one of only two programs that currently rank in the top-five […]

Texas Tech’s football team’s rise continued to gather steam this week. The Red Raiders debuted at No. 8 in the CFP for the first time in program history after a relentless 8-1 start and a statement at Kansas State, sliding into the top eight as November chaos rattled the rest of the board. It’s the […]

This weekend, a game between Texas Tech and BYU will go down in Lubbock, and former Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be a guest picker on ESPN College GameDay. The announcement was made on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. He will appear on the show on Nov. 8 to support his alma mater in their […]

BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake isn’t happy about the Texas Tech Red Raiders ending their famous tortilla-throwing tradition. The Red Raiders announced that they would no longer allow fans to throw tortillas during kickoff due to new penalties imposed by the Big 12 Conference. Sitake has personal ties to Texas Tech through the late […]

The Big 12 has been lurking in the background as a conference this season while the SEC and the Big Ten take center stage, but it takes center stage on Saturday in Week 11. No. 7 BYU goes on the road to take on No. 8 Texas Tech in a battle between the top two […]

November chaos continued to reshape the playoff board, and our Week 11 projections reflect this while a handful of steady contenders simply held serve. In that shuffle, a loud riser emerged out of the Big 12 picture, one that now sits squarely in the top eight of ClutchPoints’ Playoff forecast. ESPN Insights highlighted the milestone […]

The calendar has officially flipped to November, and the first College Football Playoff rankings will be released heading into Week 11. Halloween weekend was spooky for some playoff contenders, while others passed big tests with flying colors. The picture at the top of three of the major conferences, with the exception of the Big Ten, […]

Joey McGuire and the Texas Tech Red Raiders made a huge splash in the 2027 recruiting class, landing quarterback Kavian Bryant. Bryant announced his commitment to the Red Raiders on Saturday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Palestine, Texas, he chose the Red Raiders over the Texas Longhorns, SMU Mustangs, Colorado Buffaloes, and Florida […]

Texas Tech spent the first half of the week waiting on a quarterback decision. After the upset loss at Arizona State, insider reports framed Behren Morton as day-to-day and headed for a midweek evaluation following limited practice work. The uncertainty hung over a Red Raiders offense that sputtered on third down in Tempe and needed […]

It was a bit of a sleepy college football slate in Week 9, but there was still plenty of opportunity for teams in the College Football Playoff discussion to make a statement. Lines are drawn just about every week in the SEC, and that was no different on Saturday. Alabama staged a late comeback to […]

The Texas Tech football team could go another week without its starting quarterback. Following the Red Raiders’ first loss of the season, in which backup QB Will Hammond threw for 167 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception, TTU fans might be wondering when starter Behren Morton will be back from injury. Well, it might be this […]

Texas Tech is now 6-1 on the year. The Red Raiders just lost their first game of the year, falling to the Sun Devils of Arizona State. Now, the team has taken a loss for the fans, as Texas Tech asked fans to stop throwing tortillas onto the field. “As a result of this policy […]

The Texas Tech Red Raiders saw their perfect season come to an abrupt end in Tempe, falling 26-22 to Arizona State in a stunning upset. Head coach Joey McGuire took full responsibility for the loss, calling it one of the most frustrating moments of his tenure. “The biggest thing is I feel like I let […]

Texas Tech football entered Tempe undefeated and ready to face the defending Big 12 champs. Arizona State instead allowed its fans to rush the field — catapulting back into the College Football Playoff picture. The Sun Devils handed the Red Raiders their first loss of 2025 by winning 26-22. Kenny Dillingham looked so emotional that […]

The second half of the college football season is in full swing and Week 8 is in the rearview. Miami, Texas Tech and Ole Miss saw their undefeated records take a hit over the weekend, while traditional SEC powers Alabama and Georgia solidified their place at the top. Elsewhere, the fringes of the CFP picture […]

The Arizona State Sun Devils handed the Texas Tech Red Raiders their first loss of the season in Tempe, beating the No. 7th-placed team 26-22. The Sun Devils as a result moved up to 5-2 for the season with Sam Leavitt producing a career-high 319 yards and a touchdown on his return from injury. “The […]

The No. 7 Texas Tech Red Raiders aim to remain undefeated in Week 8 when they take on the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday. Starting quarterback Behren Morton is dealing with an ankle injury that has him sitting on the bench. However, it sounds like head coach Joey McGuire has a plan in place […]

The No. 7 Texas Tech Raiders are seemingly forced to make a switch at quarterback for the Week 8 matchup against the Arizona State Sun Devils, as starter Behren Morton is dealing with an ankle injury. As a result, it appears head coach Joey McGuire is opting to start Will Hammond on Saturday. Reports indicate […]

The Texas Tech Red Raiders received good news on quarterback Behren Morton but suffered a devastating setback elsewhere. Morton, who left last week’s win over Kansas with a leg injury, is expected to avoid missing time, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. The junior quarterback has been instrumental in Texas Tech’s undefeated start, throwing for […]

The 2025 Texas Tech football team has the makings of an elite team after dominating the first part of the season. This is thanks to the influx of money they spend on the transfer portal and the high school recruiting cycle. In particular, they have been active on defense, and their most significant prize in […]

Texas Tech hosted Kansas last weekend for a Big 12 battle at Jones AT&T Stadium. The Red Raiders dominated the game and defeated the Jayhawks 42-17 after jumping out to a 21-0 lead. Despite the big win, quarterback Behren Morton left the game with a leg injury. Morton also had a neck injury that he […]

Week 7 felt like a pivotal week in the college football season, with eye-opening results all over the country that will impact the College Football Playoff picture Some teams established themselves as contenders and others fell out of the picture with brutal losses (talking to you, Florida State). There was plenty of action across the […]

Just a week after returning from a neck scare, Texas Tech football team quarterback Behren Morton once again found himself in the headlines, this time for a leg injury suffered in Saturday’s win over Kansas. The junior quarterback, who has been the engine behind Texas Tech’s football team’s undefeated run, exited the game late in […]

The 2025 Texas Tech football team burst onto the scene this season after spending a lot of money in the offseason on the transfer portal and the 2026 recruiting class. The Red Raiders look dominant, and after a big win against Houston, they get a good Kansas team at home. The key will be how […]

Texas Tech’s rise in 2025 has been impossible to ignore. Sitting at 4-0 and ranked No. 12 in the nation, the Red Raiders have handled every challenge so far, including a statement win at Utah before their bye week. That victory, however, came with a scare when quarterback Behren Morton left after taking a shot […]

The Texas Tech football team is emerging as one of the best squads in college football, and quarterback Behren Morton is a big reason why. Morton came into this season with a lot of experience, and it is paying off for him. Morton and the Red Raiders had one of their biggest games of the […]

So far, the Texas Tech football team is 4-0 and a bona fide College Football Playoff contender. The Red Raiders have wins over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Kent State, Oregon State and Utah, with all four wins coming by at least 24 points. In Week 4, Texas Tech made an even bigger statement with a 34-10 blowout […]