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Texas Tech Needs to Rely on this Game-Changing Group on Offense

When talking about dominant positional groups, the Texas Tech running back room this season is perhaps the best in the entire country. If their three premier running backs play up to their potential, they have a good chance of making a deep run in the college football playoffs.

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Texas Tech Receives Intriguing Ranking in Preseason AP Top-25

It's that time of year again. Preseason college football polls, college fanbases filled with hope and optimism, and projections of the top 25 best college football teams are all part of this time of year.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 18

Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The preseason AP Top 25 Poll has been released with the college football season just around the corner. Of course, there's plenty of controversy that has immediately come with it.

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian isn't worried about preseason polls

Clemson not in preseason poll for first time in 15 years

Alabama in unfamiliar territory entering Week 1

Three college football teams with no business in preseason Top 25

How many teams in preseason Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?

Weekly Syllabus: AP preseason top 25 poll, QB competitions

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / August 17

Texas Tech’s Football Scheduling Problem Shows Why New System Needed

While no one wants to feel sorry for Texas Tech these days, what happened to them earlier this week is a good example of why college football non-conference scheduling no longer works.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 17

AJ Holmes Jr. 2027 NFL Draft: scouting report for Texas Tech, DT

Texas Tech’s AJ Holmes Jr. is one of the early names to know for the 2027 NFL Draft defensive tackle class. Just how good is Holmes? Height: 6-2.5 Weight:

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 15

Terrance Carter Jr. 2027 NFL Draft: scouting report for Texas Tech, TE

Texas Tech tight end Terrance Carter Jr. is considered to be one of the best in the 2027 NFL Draft class. What makes him so special? Height: 6-2 Weight:

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / August 15

Texas Tech Adds 6-Foot-10 Former NBA Draft Prospect to Growing Roster

The Red Raiders received a commitment from Bassala Bagayoko, a 6’10 foward from Mali who recently went through the NBA Draft process this past spring. Bagayoko made history years ago when he played professionally in the Liga ACB at just 14 years old, becoming the youngest player ever to play in Spain’s top professional league.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / August 10

Main Reasons why the SEC needs to Extend an Invitation to Texas Tech

There are multiple reasons why the SEC should add Texas Tech, as the Protect College Sports Act is on the verge of becoming law later this year. College athletics is a constantly changing environment, and with major power conferences looking to solidify their dominance, adding a school like Texas Tech makes a compelling argument.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / August 9

The NCAA Keeps Losing in Court and Texas Tech Keeps Winning

There was a time when the Texas Tech men’s basketball roster looked perilously thin this summer. At one point, there were just nine players on the roster, including their incoming freshmen.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Softball On SI / August 6

UAB Softball Reunites With Former Texas Tech Assistant Coach Hunter Veach

Just a week after Megan Curry was named head coach of the UAB softball program, she’s begun to build a strong coaching staff. Curry will reportedly reunite with Hunter Veach, who served together at Samford in 2018.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / EasySportz / August 5

Texas Tech Might Have the Biggest Joke of a Schedule in College Football

Texas Tech is supposed to be one of the legitimate College Football Playoff contenders in 2026. Looking at its schedule, it better be. The Red Raiders have what ESPN recently labeled the easiest overall Power Four schedule in college football, and looking through the opponents, it’s difficult to disagree.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / August 1

Texas Tech’s Cody Campbell Celebrates ‘Major Breakthrough’ for College Sports

Texas Tech regent Cody Campbell believes college athletics took a significant step toward long-term stability Friday night after the SEC and Big Ten officially backed the Protect College Sports Act.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 9

One Big 12 coach named 'The Standard' heading into 2026 college football season

There's a ton of change to account for in the coaching ranks of the Big 12 as we slowly inch towards the 2026 season.

One important player on Big 12 preseason top five teams: Texas Tech QB in the spotlight after wild offseason

Brendan Sorsby’s Draft Stock Expected To Drop After Year Off

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Texas Tech announces good news on JT Toppin

The Texas Tech Red Raiders men’s basketball team was trending in the right direction before a season-ending injury to superstar JT Toppin in February.

Michigan has decided on a new head coach

Runs in the family: Marcus Spears Jr.'s commitment continues notable recruiting trend for Texas

Top projected 2028 NBA Draft pick officially signs with college team

Reimagined NCAA Tournament to start in Wichita, along with Dayton

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / July 7

Joey McGuire said he had plenty of support from peers during Brendan Sorsby saga

The Texas Tech Red Raiders found themselves in the crosshairs of basically the sports world as a whole when they decided to back former quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the midst of a gambling scandal.

Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire talks life after Sorsby, chasing Texas game

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / July 2

Sorsby gets bad news about 2027 draft stock after supplemental draft decision

Brendan Sorsby gets bad news about 2027 draft stock

The NCAA deemed Sorsby ineligible to play during the 2026 college football season after he admitted to betting on Indiana football while he was with that program and on other sports.

Former NFL GM gives advice to Brendan Sorsby about 2027 draft

Brendan Sorsby has seemingly made major decision about NFL future

NFL teams get new Brendan Sorsby warning after 2027 draft decision

The 'Quarterbacks drafted ahead of Tony Romo' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / July 1

Brendan Sorsby, NFL finally come to an agreement

Brendan Sorsby, NFL come to agreement after supplemental draft decision

Earlier this year, the NCAA deemed Sorsby ineligible to play during the upcoming college football season after he placed bets on Indiana games when he was with that program.

Browns' Deshaun Watson makes major decision amid break from QB battle

Raiders legend shares advice for Klint Kubiak, Fernando Mendoza

Jets get major Geno Smith update after battery accusation

Why Ravens' Lamar Jackson may not sign contract extension before 2027

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts Sr. makes major admission about contract extension