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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.

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Interesting and Thought-Provoking Texas Tech late July Social Media News and Posts

Texas Tech is one of the seven Big 12 teams that have a winning record against the ACC. Only three schools in the conference have a better winning percentage against ACC schools than the Red Raiders.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / July 27

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.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / July 25

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 Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / July 22

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.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / July 21

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.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / July 17

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.

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

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.

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

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?

NFL teams get new Brendan Sorsby warning after 2027 draft decision

Brendan Sorsby, NFL come to agreement after supplemental draft decision

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