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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 […]

Two of the best teams in the Big 12 squared off on Saturday in Salt Lake City, but one of them came out looking battered while the other looks like the clear favorite in the conference. Texas Tech dominated on both sides of the ball in a very impressive 34-10 road win, never missing a […]

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton entered Saturday’s matchup with Utah determined to play despite nagging injury concerns. However, the Red Raiders’ signal-caller once again found himself battling through adversity. Morton left the field multiple times before being ruled out in the second half, with the most worrying moment coming in the third quarter after a […]

Utah Utes football fans packed outside Rice-Eccles Stadium before sunrise ahead of the Big Noon Kickoff home clash vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders. Thousands of fans were on site well before dawn, creating a wall of energy in Salt Lake City. Social media captured the scene as early as 5 a.m., with chants, music, and […]

After dealing with injury concerns all week, Texas Tech football star Behren Morton had no doubt that he would take the field against Utah in Week 4. Unfortunately, the Red Raiders quarterback’s issues were only heightened in Salt Lake City. Through three quarters, Morton had already exited the game twice with separate injury concerns. The […]

Utah Utes football fans made headlines Saturday morning as thousands packed outside Rice-Eccles Stadium well before sunrise, setting the tone for an electric Big 12 showdown. With Big Noon Kickoff in town and Utah set to battle the Texas Tech Red Raiders in one of Week 4’s most anticipated matchups, the energy in Salt Lake […]

It’s a potential preview of the Big 12 title game as Texas Tech hits the road to face Utah. Texas Tech was one of the top-ranked teams in the preseason Big 12 Power Rankings, but with struggles at the top of the rankings, Texas Tech and Utah may be the top teams in the conference. […]

The Texas Tech football team started the season with a 67-7 blowout win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Prior to the season, Texas Tech lost running back Quinten Joyner to a season-ending injury. Texas Tech then was without starting OL Cash Cleveland, who transferred from Colorado, as he missed Week 1 but is expected back for the […]

Texas Tech football endured a weather delay against Arkansas Pine-Bluff Saturday. But what hasn’t slowed down is its explosive college football recruiting efforts. This time beating Ryan Day and his Ohio State Buckeyes for this five-star. Offensive tackle Cooper Hackett added to the Red Raiders’ impressive run of recruits. Choosing TTU over Ohio State and […]

The Texas Tech football program had already been hit with the injury bug when standout transfer running back Quinten Joyner suffered a season-ending knee injury. Now the line that would have blocked for Joyner has another setback. Texas Tech offensive lineman Cash Cleveland will be sidelined for the opening weeks of the 2025 season, according […]

2025 will be a pivotal season for the Texas Tech football program. Head coach Joey McGuire enters year four of his time in charge of the Red Raiders. While the Texas Tech football team looks to climb up the standings this season, that task did get a bit tougher on Monday. Via CBS Sports’ Matt […]

A pair of Lone Star State universities immediately are courting a rising 2028 California quarterback. Texas Tech football has its eyes on Jaxson Carper out of St. Bonaventure High in Ventura. But same with SMU. The 6-foot-2, 160-pound dual-threat exploded on the college football recruiting trail after 2024. He took over the starting reins at […]

Texas Tech football is showing its mettle on the college football recruiting trail. The Red Raiders shook up the landscape by grabbing the top-ranked 2027 prospect Thursday. Five-star LaDamion Guyton is Lubbock bound. Guyton chose TTU over Florida State, Tennessee and Georgia per Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals. He’s the outlet’s No. 1 overall talent for […]

The Texas Tech football program is not afraid to pay — a lot. In the Wild, Wild West of the NIL era of college football, it is fitting that a team from West Texas would grab control, and that is exactly what the Red Raiders have done using the nearly unlimited resources of their boosters. […]

The Big 12 is one of the deepest leagues in college football, and while it may not have the same top-end talent that the SEC and the Big Ten has, there will be plenty of drama up and down the standings throughout the season. Last year, the race to Dallas for the conference title game […]

The biggest winner of this offseason was easily Texas Tech football. Head coach Joey McGuire got aggressive in the transfer portal, partly thanks to billionaire alum Cody Campbell and his NIL contributions. The combination of McGuire being a great coach and recruiter and Campbell allowing the Red Raiders to swing big is why there is […]