Texas Tech Red Raiders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Former 4-Star Recruit Dylan Spencer Plans To Enter Transfer Portal, Muddying Future for Tech's Defensive Line

The transfer portal officially opens on Friday, Jan. 2, as college football's version of free agency prepares to take center stage amid the chaos of the College Football Playoff.

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Texas Tech Fans' Holiday Wish No. 7 of 25

Much talk is about the Texas Tech defense and how dominant they have been, and deservedly so. The Red Raiders' defense has been the foundation and staple of their success this season.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 19

3 Areas Where Texas Tech Must Improve To Win the College Football Playoff

The No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders will find out on Saturday, Dec. 20, who their Orange Bowl opponent will be when No. 5 Oregon takes on the 12th-seeded James Madison Dukes in Eugene, Ore.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 19

5 Red Raiders Accept Invites to Senior Bowl Ahead of Busy NFL Draft Season

The Senior Bowl is a great opportunity for upperclassmen to perform in front of NFL coaches, scouts, and front office personnel. The nation's top players compete against other top prospects to boost their stock ahead of the NFL Draft.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 19

Holiday Wish No. 8 for Texas Tech Fans

This holiday season has seen its fair share of holiday wishes for Texas Tech fans, as we continue the countdown to wish No. 1. Many Texas Tech fans are patiently waiting to see if the Red Raiders will play Oregon or James Madison in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.

Joey Mcguire News / Heartland College Sports / December 18

Joey McGuire Proposes to Move Bowl Games to August

With the landscape of college football shifting dramatically in recent years, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire floated the idea of moving bowl games to Week 1, per Justin Margolius.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 19

Who's the next Cam Skattebo? Five prospects who could raise NFL Draft stock in CFP, including Texas Tech 'Peanut Puncher'

Entering last season's College Football Playoff, former Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo was generating little buzz.

25 players to watch in the CFP

Why a loss to Oklahoma would be 'disastrous' for Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

Nick Saban blasts James Madison making CFP over Notre Dame

Where Texas A&M-Miami CFP first-round game will be decided

Former Texas star is 'emotional' over Longhorns' Will Muschamp hiring

Texas' Steve Sarkisian copies Ryan Day, goes all-in with stunning move

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 17

Texas Tech Fans' Holiday Wish No. 9

As we count down to the top five holiday wishes, we look at holiday wish No. 9 for Texas Tech fans, and this is a unique wish in comparison to many of the others.

Jacob Rodriguez News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Texas Tech Announces Jacob Rodriguez News Before College Football Playoff

Jacob Rodriguez and the Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the BYU Cougars 34-7 in the Big 12 Championship Game. It's their first time winning the conference's title since joining in 1996.

Grant McCasland News / Heartland College Sports / December 17

Grant McCasland on Texas Tech’s Defense: ‘We Were Atrocious’

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland wasn’t thrilled with what he saw on Wednesday night, and he let everyone know it. The Red Raiders beat Northern Colorado 101-90 in Lubbock, but you wouldn’t have known it listening to the postgame press conference.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Texas Tech junior makes Big 12 history in stunning fashion

The No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders are back to their winning ways after trouncing the Northern Colorado Bears on Tuesday, 101-90, at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / ESPN / December 16

Texas Tech extends 3 coordinators, GM through '28

Big 12 champion Texas Tech has extended the contracts of offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich, defensive coordinator Shiel Wood, associate head coach and special teams coordinator Kenny Perry, and GM James Blanchard through the 2028 season.

JT Toppin News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

Texas Tech’s JT Toppin’s Dominant Dallas Night Earns Second Big 12 Starting Five Honor

The national spotlight continues to shine brightly on Texas Tech forward JT Toppin. Well, this week brought another major acknowledgement of his growing legacy.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

Texas Tech Fans' Holiday Wish List No. 10

The Texas Tech men's basketball team is currently 8-3 with a big game coming up this weekend. The hope is that they can get some signature wins this season.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / FloTrack / December 15

Watch: Indiana #1, Texas Tech #4… And Cuse Caught a Stray

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 13

Trevon Brazile's big game elevates No. 17 Arkansas' ceiling

Trevon Brazile's big game vs. No. 16 Texas Tech elevates No. 17 Arkansas' ceiling

Trevon Brazile led No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks (8-2) to a second massive nonconference win over a ranked opponent.

No. 22 St. John's overcomes slow start, rolls past Iona

Three Canes record doubles-doubles, as Miami tops UL Monroe

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

The 'Big 12 mens basketball Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez is the 2025 Lombardi Award winner

While the All-American linebacker was snubbed from Heisman finalist contention, the Lombardi Award is the third individual award he has received.

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / New Baseball Media / December 8

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: Texas Tech

In 2025, the Texas Tech Red Raiders finished with a below-.500 record. While it was a mostly good year for the offense, Texas Tech didn’t get the reciprocal results from the pitching staff.

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