Texas Tech Red Raiders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / ESPN / November 12

The oldest grudge in football

When Texas Tech and its brash benefactor bought their way into the college football big time, they were settling an old West Texas score.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 11

Kade’s Red Raider Reaction: Texas Tech Sends an Early National Championship Message

It's just the beginning of the college basketball season, but the madness from March has already arrived in early November. Texas Tech takes down No. 3 Illinois , 84-78, in a crucial non-conference win that will vault them up the rankings next Monday.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 9

5 Observations from Texas Tech's Dramatic Victory over West Virginia

Texas Tech football looked like when they did under the tutelage of the late Mike Leach when they defeated West Virginia by a final score of 53-48. The wild 53-48 victory over West Virginia by No.

College Football News / TWSN / November 8

Thomas Castellanos Just Made Texas Tech a Bigger Threat in the Big 12

Texas Tech scored 41 points before halftime and still found itself trailing West Virginia in the fourth quarter. Facing fourth-and-3 from his own 48-yard line, Thomas Castellanos found Micah Hudson for 26 yards to keep the drive alive.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 8

Texas Tech's Biggest Winners and Losers vs. Bethune-Cookman

The Red Raiders got the win over Bethune-Cookman Thursday night, but it wasn't the most assuring performance from the Red Raiders, as they seemed to struggle at points throughout the game.

Wes Welker News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Wes Welker went undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2004; his 850th catch broke Rod Smith's 849-catch record for an undrafted player

Wes Welker’s path to the NFL began with an opportunity. After an overlooked recruiting process, he earned a place at Texas Tech and became one of the program’s most productive players.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 5

4 Players to Watch for Texas Tech Against Bethune-Cookman

Texas Tech basketball has a short turnaround from their last win at home against Jackson State as they take on Bethune-Cookman in their second non-conference matchup of the season Thursday.

Stephanie Okechukwu News / EssentiallySports / November 4

NCAA Makes Major Eligibility Decision on 7′1″ Texas Tech Center as Emotional Reaction Sets Up Historic Debut

When Texas Tech center Stephanie Okechukwu sat down in front of associate coach and general manager Erik DeRoo, she didn’t expect to cry. The NCAA had granted her two years of eligibility, and the university had submitted a waiver requesting additional eligibility so she could complete her degree while representing the Lady Raiders.

College Basketball News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 4

Texas Tech Winners and Losers in Domination Over Jackson State

It was smooth sailing for Texas Tech throughout most of the 40 minutes, and there were many players who stood out as potential stars this season. However, for a few Red Raiders in particular, it may have simply not been their night.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 3

Why Texas Tech Needs to Defeat West Virginia and Why it Impacts Many of their Goals

Texas Tech is looking to make another statement after their win over No. 24 ranked Arizona but is now looking ahead to defeat West Virginia on Saturday night.

College Basketball News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 2

Players to Watch in Texas Tech’s Season Opener vs. Jackson State

The college basketball season has finally arrived, and Texas Tech opens the season at home against Jackson State in their first matchup of another exciting season under head coach Grant McCasland.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 31

Big 12 Championship Race Takes Another Turn After Texas Tech's Win Over Arizona

Just when it looked like the Big 12 championship race couldn't get any more interesting, Saturday's showdown between No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 22 Arizona added another twist to an already crowded conference race.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Billionaire Cody Campbell Clarifies Stance on Cutting Joey McGuire Days After 'No Excuse' Warning to Texas Tech

For Texas Tech, the 37-24 loss to Cincinnati was more than just a disappointing result. It also prompted a pointed response from billionaire megadonor Cody Campbell, who had little patience for the Red Raiders’ performance.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / The Spun / October 24

Big 12's Multi-Team Playoff Hopes Take A Hit After BYU And Texas Tech Lose

After BYU’s big win over Notre Dame, Texas Tech starting 6-0 and Utah thriving under first-year head coach Morgan Scalley, it looked like the Big 12 might finally get multiple teams into the College Football Playoff for the first time since its inception.

College Football News / The Spun / October 24

Texas Tech Booster Cody Campbell Is Getting Trolled Over Team's Loss vs. Cincinnati

It was a Saturday to forget for Cody Campbell and the Texas Tech Red Raiders — but the internet wouldn’t let them. After starting the season 6-0, TTU went into Nippert Stadium and lost to unranked Cincinnati 37-24 behind a less than stellar offensive performance.

2026 Fall College Baseball Reset: Texas Tech

The 2026 Texas Tech Red Raiders were fairly deep offensively. The problem was a lack of consistency on the mound, which wound up leading to the school missing out on the 2026 NCAA tournament.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 4

Latest Colorado loss was complete mess for Deion Sanders

Every button that head coach Deion Sanders tries to push for the Colorado Buffaloes seems to be the wrong button. That was very evident on Saturday in a 29-7 loss to No. 12 Texas Tech.

No. 12 Texas Tech throttles Colorado with four interceptions

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan have a lot to figure out after loss to Minnesota

Kyle Whittingham admits biggest challenge of career after Michigan loss

Eli Drinkwitz, No. 25 Missouri silence doubters with blowout win over No. 8 Florida

CFB Week 5 winners, losers: Jeremiah Smith dominates, SEC teams humbled

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Tommy Castellanos News / Yardbarker / October 2

Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos gets bad news after latest court ruling

The No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders are off to a 4-0 start with a Big 12 Conference game on the road against Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday.

Pitt earn massive ACC win over Virginia Tech, but it comes with a huge cost

Lincoln Riley's poor response to Oregon loss is on brand for rudderless USC

College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak

Ole Miss reportedly makes major decision after nearly 30 years with Nike

Nick Saban reveals the NFL team that offered him a head-coaching job

Brendan Sorsby News / Yardbarker / September 3

Brendan Sorsby makes big admission about gambling scandal after 2027 draft decision

Sorsby addressed the gambling scandal that has disrupted his football career.

Cincinnati avoids punishment after NCAA investigation into Brendan Sorsby

Brendan Sorsby News / Yardbarker / September 2

Cincinnati avoids punishment after NCAA investigation into Sorsby

Cincinnati avoids punishment after NCAA investigation into Brendan Sorsby

Sorsby lit the college football world on fire earlier this offseason when he and the Texas Tech Red Raiders tried to fight for his NCAA eligibility despite his admitted gambling problem.

Texas Tech Red Raiders may be just fine with Will Hammond at QB

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 26

Texas Tech won't be losing the commitment of five-star DL Jalen Brewster

Words mean very little on the recruiting trail nowadays, but the Texas Tech Red Raiders can feel good about a recent update regarding one of their prized 2027 prospects.

Joey McGuire, Texas Tech land five-star OT Austin Attalah

'We're definitely gonna look': Joey McGuire gets candid about Texas Tech potentially adding NFL players

Texas Tech lands potential Brendan Sorsby replacement

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Thomas Castellanos News / Yardbarker / August 26

Texas Tech lands potential Brendan Sorsby replacement

The quarterback situation at Texas Tech has taken another unexpected turn.

No. 1 RB recruit got $1M to join Georgia, but he didn't choose Bulldogs for money

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith puts huge hype on freshman RB Legend Bey

Akron announces winner of bizarre promo to become OC

Preseason mock draft has QBs going 1-2-3; history suggests that's unlikely

Ranking five must-watch college football games this weekend

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 26

'We're definitely gonna look': Joey McGuire gets candid about Texas Tech potentially adding NFL players

Didn't Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire stir the pot enough during the Brendan Sorsby ordeal? Guess not. Now McGuire admits he's open to adding NFL players to his roster.

SEC adopts strict policy amid influx of pro players trying to return to college

Joey McGuire, Texas Tech land five-star OT Austin Attalah

Weekly Syllabus: Fifth-year madness in college football with Week 0 days away

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 25