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Jacob Rodriguez and the Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the BYU Cougars 34-7 in the Big 12 Championship Game. It's their first time winning the conference's title since joining in 1996.

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Grant McCasland on Texas Tech’s Defense: ‘We Were Atrocious’

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland wasn’t thrilled with what he saw on Wednesday night, and he let everyone know it. The Red Raiders beat Northern Colorado 101-90 in Lubbock, but you wouldn’t have known it listening to the postgame press conference.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Texas Tech junior makes Big 12 history in stunning fashion

The No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders are back to their winning ways after trouncing the Northern Colorado Bears on Tuesday, 101-90, at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / ESPN / December 16

Texas Tech extends 3 coordinators, GM through '28

Big 12 champion Texas Tech has extended the contracts of offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich, defensive coordinator Shiel Wood, associate head coach and special teams coordinator Kenny Perry, and GM James Blanchard through the 2028 season.

JT Toppin News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

Texas Tech’s JT Toppin’s Dominant Dallas Night Earns Second Big 12 Starting Five Honor

The national spotlight continues to shine brightly on Texas Tech forward JT Toppin. Well, this week brought another major acknowledgement of his growing legacy.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

Texas Tech Fans' Holiday Wish List No. 10

The Texas Tech men's basketball team is currently 8-3 with a big game coming up this weekend. The hope is that they can get some signature wins this season.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

Texas Tech Men’s Basketball Holds Firm at No. 19 in Latest AP Top 25 Poll

Texas Tech men’s basketball continues to prove that consistency is no accident. The Red Raiders once again found their place among the nation’s elite this week.

Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Locks Down Perimeter Win Over Abilene Christian

Texas Tech women’s basketball continues to carve out a special season. They did it on Sunday, with the 67–57 victory over Abilene Christian University.

College Football News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

Tech eyes Orange Bowl success despite bye week worries

Following Texas Tech's 34-7 rout of BYU on Dec. 6 for the Edward Jones Big 12 Championship, the Red Raiders were seeded fourth in the College Football Playoffs and selected to play in the Capital One Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, on Jan.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

Texas Tech signee heads to college after shattering multiple records

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech 2026 signee Kaegan Ash continues to rack up high school accolades, becoming the all-time rushing yards leader in Texas high school history.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 14

Texas Tech Fans Holiday Wish No. 12

Halfway through the holiday wishes for Texas Tech fans, we look to how far the Lady Raiders can advance in the NCAA Tournament this season. The Texas Tech women's basketball team is 12-0 with one more non-conference game before they play at Baylor to begin Big 12 conference play.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 14

Where did McCasland say Texas Tech fell short against Razorbacks?

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Tech Red Raiders appeared to have Saturday's game against Arkansas in hand for much of the first half, but couldn't sustain enough momentum down the stretch to sneak out of Dallas victorious.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 14

Red Raider Fan's Holiday Wish No. 13

Holiday wishes have varied from wish No. 25 to wish No. 14, covering main topics primarily involving Red Raider football and basketball. However, this wish is different from those other wishes.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 13

Trevon Brazile's big game elevates No. 17 Arkansas' ceiling

Trevon Brazile's big game vs. No. 16 Texas Tech elevates No. 17 Arkansas' ceiling

Trevon Brazile led No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks (8-2) to a second massive nonconference win over a ranked opponent.

No. 22 St. John's overcomes slow start, rolls past Iona

Three Canes record doubles-doubles, as Miami tops UL Monroe

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

The 'Big 12 mens basketball Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

Jacob Rodriguez News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez is the 2025 Lombardi Award winner

While the All-American linebacker was snubbed from Heisman finalist contention, the Lombardi Award is the third individual award he has received.

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

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

Tuesday Takes: Texas Tech’s Dominance, BYU’s Snub, and More!

Welcome to Tuesday Takes, where I give you four takes from the Big 12. It was a jam-packed weekend full of action, but here were several things that caught my attention from this past weekend.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / New Baseball Media / December 8

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: Texas Tech

In 2025, the Texas Tech Red Raiders finished with a below-.500 record. While it was a mostly good year for the offense, Texas Tech didn’t get the reciprocal results from the pitching staff.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

How many of the teams to win the Big 12 football championship game can you name in five minutes?

Kalani Sitake News / Yardbarker / December 7

BYU HC calls for fair process in CFP rankings after Big 12 title loss

For the No. 11 Brigham Young Cougars (11-2), their 34-7 loss in the Big 12 Championship Game to the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1) could knock them out of the 12-team tournament.

CFB Week 15 winners, losers: Indiana is nation's best team entering CFP

Alabama should not be in CFP after SEC Championship no-show

The all-time college football service academy team

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Joey Mcguire News / Heartland College Sports / December 6

Joey McGuire Makes a Pitch to Selection Committee for BYU

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire didn’t have to say anything about BYU. He just beat them 34-7 in the Big 12 Championship Game. His team’s in the College Football Playoff.

Ben Roberts News / Heartland College Sports / December 6

Texas Tech LB Ben Roberts Named Most Outstanding Player

Texas Tech walked out of AT&T Stadium with the Big 12 trophy, and it wasn’t even close. A 34-7 beatdown of BYU put the Red Raiders on top, but the guy who stole the show was linebacker Ben Roberts, who came up with not one, but two interceptions in the title game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 6