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National Rankings and Bowl Projections for Texas Tech Football

National Rankings and Bowl Projections for Texas Tech Football

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 5–0 (2–0 Big 12) heading into their bye week. Texas Tech opened the season ranked No. 12 in the USA Today Coaches Poll—its highest preseason ranking in school history—and has remained a top-10 team as one of the Big 12’s unbeaten teams, along with BYU and Utah.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 7

Tech Defense holds strong against Colorado to win 29-7

On Friday night, the Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the University of Colorado Buffalos on the road behind a strong defensive performance. The defense was able to force four turnovers, all interceptions, all of which led to points for the Red Raiders.

College Football News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 4
Despite a 29-7 win over the Buffaloes, Tech's offense stuck in neutral

Despite a 29-7 win over the Buffaloes, Tech's offense stuck in neutral

Despite a four interception defensive performance in its 29-7 win against the University of Colorado, No. 12 Texas Tech football’s offense was mostly flat Saturday night.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 4
Latest Colorado loss was complete mess for Deion Sanders

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.

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Tommy Castellanos News / Yardbarker / October 2
Thomas Castellanos gets bad news after latest court ruling

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. 

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / September 30
Main Reasons Why Texas Tech Needs a Specific Outcome in Their Game Against Colorado

Main Reasons Why Texas Tech Needs a Specific Outcome in Their Game Against Colorado

Texas Tech has three key things to prove in order to win at Colorado and build on their momentum for the rest of the 2026 season. Getting the Red Raiders offense to resemble what it was last season with clean offensive operational flow and no turnovers or pre-snap penalties is a primary focus in this game against the Buffaloes.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Volleyball On SI / September 28
New Report Details Why Texas Tech Fired Volleyball Coach Tony Graystone

New Report Details Why Texas Tech Fired Volleyball Coach Tony Graystone

Former Texas Tech volleyball coach Tony Graystone was fired for cause following accusations of physical abuse, medical mistreatment and felony battery, according to a report from Austin Jackson of The Daily Toreador, the university's student-run publication.

College Football News / ESPN / September 26

Pick-12: Texas Tech player returns INTs for TDs on consecutive passes

Texas Tech LB Austin Romaine returned two interceptions for touchdowns on consecutive passes thrown by Sam Houston on Saturday.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / ESPN / September 26

Sources: Texas Tech to be without star TE Carter

Texas Tech star tight end Terrance Carter Jr. will miss Saturday's game against Sam Houston as he battles an AC joint issue, sources told ESPN.

Darrion Williams News / Lindy's Sports / September 23
Darrion Williams' Eligibility Fight Just Got a Massive Boost

Darrion Williams' Eligibility Fight Just Got a Massive Boost

Texas Tech basketball fans got a jolt of good news Monday afternoon, and it didn’t come from a press release — it came from X. Attorney Ryan Downton, who’s

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / College Football News / September 23
Texas Tech vs Sam Houston Prediction: Is This When The Red Raiders Blow Up?

Texas Tech vs Sam Houston Prediction: Is This When The Red Raiders Blow Up?

We’ve used this when it comes to Michigan, and it applies to Texas Tech – 3-0 doesn’t care where 3-0 came from. The Red Raiders went on the road to beat

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 16
Houston vs. Texas Tech prediction, odds, pick for top 25 Big 12 clash in Week 3

Houston vs. Texas Tech prediction, odds, pick for top 25 Big 12 clash in Week 3

Houston is set to open their Big 12 schedule as they face off with Texas Tech in Week 3. Both teams enter the game at 2-0 on the season. It is time to continue the NCAA Football odds series with a Houston-Texas Tech prediction and pick.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Volleyball On SI / September 13
Texas Tech Makes Stunning Volleyball Coaching Change After Just 8 Games

Texas Tech Makes Stunning Volleyball Coaching Change After Just 8 Games

On Sunday, Sept. 13, Texas Tech dismissed volleyball head coach Tony Graystone, effective immediately. A reason for the dismissal was not provided. This shocking change comes just eight games into the 2026 season with the Red Raiders having a 6-2 record.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9
No. 13 Texas Tech out to cash in on opportunities vs. Oregon State

No. 13 Texas Tech out to cash in on opportunities vs. Oregon State

It wasn't that No. 13 Texas Tech ever had to worry last week during a season-opening 33-10 rout of FCS opponent Abilene Christian. The Red Raiders led 17-0 before halftime and the only touchdown they allowed came on a kickoff return in garbage time.

Zech McPhearson News / Viral Sports News / September 6
Former Texas Tech Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Texas Tech Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Texas Tech cornerback Zech McPhearson is a free agent again after the Los Angeles Rams released him from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Saturday, via NFL insider Aaron Wilson.

Brendan Sorsby makes big admission about gambling scandal

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

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

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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.

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Joey Mcguire News / Yardbarker / August 26
Texas Tech won't be losing the commitment of five-star DL

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.

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Thomas Castellanos News / Yardbarker / August 26
Texas Tech lands potential Brendan Sorsby replacement

Texas Tech lands potential Brendan Sorsby replacement

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

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 26
'We're definitely gonna look': Joey McGuire gets candid about Texas Tech potentially adding NFL players

'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.

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Joey Mcguire News / Yardbarker / August 25
Joey McGuire, Texas Tech land five-star OT Austin Attalah

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

Recruiting success still comes down to relationships, and McGuire and his staff did a good job of building a trusting one with Attalah.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / August 23

Texas Tech’s Five-Star Jalen Brewster Makes Major Move Before Senior Season

Texas Tech’s highest-rated commitment in the 2027 recruiting class is making a major move ahead of his senior season. Five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster, the No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 18
Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

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.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / August 17
Texas Tech’s Football Scheduling Problem Shows Why New System Needed

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 15
Terrance Carter Jr. 2027 NFL Draft: scouting report for Texas Tech, TE

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:

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