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Top Three Reasons Texas Tech Should Leave the Big 12
Texas Tech is still a big anchor team in the Big 12—particularly with recent athletic success and major financial investments—but there are plenty of compelling arguments for the Red Raiders to jump to a Power Two league.
People will be surprised that Texas Texas is Ranked Higher than some of these Texas Universities
U.S. News & World Report has Texas Tech ranked tied at 198 in their national university rankings. They also have Baylor ranked much higher at 88. However, that is not the case with Forbes.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / July 24
Texas Tech Taps Its Starting Quarterback
Will Hammond is officially Texas Tech‘s starting quarterback. The Red Raiders football social accounts confirmed the decision Friday that Hammond, a redshirt sophomore, won the job over Tulsa transfer Kirk Francis.
Texas Tech Ranks Higher than these Schools in National University Rankings
First, here is Texas Tech's ranking and some of its nationally ranked programs. #96 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie) #174 in Economics (tie) #145 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie) U.S.
Where does Texas Tech Rank in the Big 12 in Acceptance Rate Rankings
Social media has been active with fans and alums of universities having spirited conversations about whether their universities are selective in admissions.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / ESPN / July 17
Texas Tech, Galaxy deal offers NIL opportunities 
Texas Tech has signed a 15-year naming rights partnership with Galaxy, a deal that includes NIL opportunities for the Big 12 school's student-athletes.
Does the National Media Think Texas Tech Football Can Win it All This Season?
The national media and well-known college football media personalities generally view the Red Raiders as the consensus favorite to win the Big 12 and to make a strong run in the College Football Playoff.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / July 17
Texas Tech Launches New Stadium Partner
Earlier this week Texas Tech Athletics was teasing a big announcement and on Friday morning, the news dropped that Texas Tech would be changing their stadium name from Jones AT&T Stadium to Galaxy Stadium.
Here is what we know about Texas Tech's Non-Conference Basketball Schedule
We are heading into late July, and more non-conference games are being announced and rumored to be played for the Red Raiders men's basketball team. First,
Brendan Sorsby News / Heartland College Sports / July 16
Texas Tech Booster’s Donation to Ken Paxton Under Spotlight Amid Brendan Sorsby Controversy
The Brendan Sorsby saga at Texas Tech has taken another turn, and this one reaches beyond college football and into the political arena. According to a report from the Texas Tribune, Texas Tech Board of Regents Chairman Cody Campbell donated $274,300 to a fundraising committee supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s U.S.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / July 11
Report: Texas Tech Being Floated as ACC ‘Option’ Amid Big 12 Tensions
Texas Tech isn’t headed to the ACC. But according to one longtime sports media insider, the Red Raiders are being discussed as a potential contingency plan if relations between Texas Tech and the Big 12 continue to deteriorate.
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.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 9
Big 12 Coaches Select Preseason Conference Champion -- and It's Not Texas Tech
The Big 12 wrapped up its 2026 football media days at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday. Much of the talk of Big 12 Media Days surrounded Texas Tech, particularly the aftermath of Brendan Sorsby's departure in the wake of the investigation into his gambling habits.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8
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.
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.
Brendan Sorsby News / Yardbarker / July 2
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.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / July 1
Former NFL GM gives advice to Brendan Sorsby about 2027 draft
How should Sorsby handle his year away from football as he prepares for the 2027 draft?
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / July 1
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.
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