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Texas Tech lands 2028 Five-Star No.3 Tackle Prospect Austin Attalah

LUBBOCK, Texas – The Texas Tech Red Raiders secured a major commitment in its 2028 recruiting class Thursday afternoon. The Red Raiders picked up a commitment from five-star prospect Orange Lutheran offensive tackle Austin Attalah.

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Attalah, top-10 OT in '28, commits to Texas Tech

Austin Attalah, a top-10 offensive tackle recruit in the 2028 cycle, committed to Texas Tech during a live appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" Tuesday afternoon.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 25

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 / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / August 25

Where is Texas Tech Football Ranked in the 138 FBS Team Preseason Rankings

Here is a closer look at where Texas Tech is ranked among the 138 FBS college football teams and the positives and negatives of these preseason rankings.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Ex-Texas Tech QB Makes Surprise NFL Impact With Game-Winning TD, 44-Yard Punts

Most rookie quarterbacks in the NFL are asked to do one job: protect the football and manage the huddle. But during the New England Patriots’ 24-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, seventh-round draft pick Behren Morton was asked to do something almost unheard of in modern football.

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.

Will Hammond News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / August 22

Texas Tech Football Expected to Land QB Tommy Castellanos, and What does it Mean for Will Hammond

Former Boston College and Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos was granted an injunction for his fifth year of eligibility today, and it seems like he may be headed to Lubbock for that final year of college football.

Patrick Mahomes News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / August 21

Texas Tech’s New Uniforms Raises an Interesting Question for the Red Raiders

Since Texas Tech has partnered with Patrick Mahomes and Adidas, they have released a new alternate jersey the past three seasons in collaboration with the Kansas City quarterback.

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?

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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

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 / 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.

JT Toppin 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.

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 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

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 26

Another football league slams the door shut on Brendan Sorsby

The NCAA deemed him ineligible to play during the upcoming college football season, and it's looking more and more like he either won't be able to or won't try to force the NFL into holding a supplemental draft.

How Brendan Sorsby may have further damaged chances of joining NFL team for 2026 season

NFL executives share more Brendan Sorsby concerns after supplemental draft decision

Brendan Sorsby gets more bad news about potential NFLPA help after supplemental draft decision

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 20