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Texas Tech Softball's Gerry Glasco Details Timeline of The Matador Club's Involvement in Landmark NIL Deals

Texas Tech athletics have been competitive in the Big 12 across all sports over the years, but once NIL and the transfer portal became a thing, the Red Raiders have become a national contender.

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Lee Hunter 2026 NFL draft prospect profile, grades, rank, measurements

Texas Tech fielded one of the more ferocious defensive fronts in college football in the 2025 season. Defensive tackle Lee Hunter was the anchor in the middle of the front that had David Bailey and Romello Height rushing from the edges.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / January 29

Big 12 Preseason Poll Marks Historic Moment for Texas Tech Softball

The Texas Tech softball program is kicking off the 2026 season in historic fashion. For the first time in program history, the Red Raiders sit atop the Big 12 Preseason Poll and earned all 10 possible votes, the league announced on Thursday.

Texas Tech’s Sidney Love Delivers Standout Night vs Iowa State

The margin for error in the Big 12 is razor-thin, and the Texas Tech Lady Raiders are feeling it in real time. Following a difficult stretch in which the team has dropped three of its last four contests, the urgency to find a reliable offensive spark has reached a season-high point.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / January 29

Cole Wisniewski Gives Texas Tech Presence at 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl

The road to the NFL increasingly runs through Frisco, Texas. Now in 2026, Texas Tech will once again have a strong voice in the conversation. The Red Raiders are set to be well represented at the East-West Shrine Bowl, one of college football’s premier pre-draft showcases.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / January 28

Texas Tech Dominates 2026 Preseason Big 12 Softball Team

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Texas Tech has built another incredible roster in a major Big 12 sport. This time, it’s softball, as the Red Raiders have shown up in dominating fashion on the 2026 Preseason All-Big 12 Softball team with a total of seven selections!

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

Texas Tech Lady Raiders Tie 25-Year Scoring Record in Win Over Utah

Texas Tech added another page to its history book Saturday afternoon in Salt Lake City. Coming off the bench in a tough road setting, Snudda Collins delivered one of the most memorable shooting performances.

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

Texas Tech Volleyball Bolsters Staff With Hiring of Norene Iosia

Texas Tech volleyball is taking a confident step forward as the program continues to build momentum at the national level. On Monday, the Red Raiders officially announced the hiring of Norene Iosia as the newest assistant coach.

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

Career Week Earns Snudda Collins Another Spot on Big 12 Starting Five

Texas Tech senior Snudda Collins continues to turn individual brilliance into conference-wide recognition. On Monday afternoon, the Big 12 officially announced its weekly Starting Five, and for the second time this season, Collins earned her place among the league’s elite.

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

How far did the Red Raiders climb in latest AP Top 25 ranking?

In the unforgiving grind of Big 12 basketball, momentum is everything. One good week can change a season, and Texas Tech just delivered one of its most important stretches yet.

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

Texas Tech offers 2027 Humble (TX) three-star DB

Receiving a college football offer is always an achievement, especially when it comes directly from the head coach. That was the case for 2027 Humble (TX) Atascocita High School three-star defensive back Trenton Blaylock, who received his Texas Tech Red Raiders offer from head coach Joey McGuire on January 20.

JT Toppin News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / January 26

A Look Into JT Toppin's Dominant 2026 Season For Texas Tech

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have been on fire on the hardwood as of late, comprising a 6-1 conference record, only trailing the undefeated Arizona Wildcats in the Big 12 standings.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / January 26

Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Snaps Skid With 77–49 Road Win at Utah

In college basketball, the mark of a true contender is not just how a team handles a long win streak. However, how it responds when that streak finally ends.

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

Texas Tech Star Named College Softball’s Most Intriguing Person for 2026

Texas Tech Red Raiders softball superstar NiJaree Canady was named the most intriguing person in college for the 2026 season, according to The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson.

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

Social Media Reactions to Texas Tech's Win over No. 6 Houston

The Red Raiders beat Houston 90–86 in Lubbock, ending their 16-game conference road winning run. People on social media are talking about things such as the saying, "The toughest team wins." Following the game, social media generally discussed Texas Tech's victory over No.

BYU Football 2026 Schedule: Full Breakdown and Season Outlook

BYU’s only flaw last season was Texas Tech. It played the Red Raiders twice, lost both games, and was left out of the College Football Playoff because of it.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 24

No. 12 Texas Tech spoils record-setting performance from Kingston Flemings in thrilling win over No. 6 Houston

Houston freshman Kingston Flemings had a performance to remember in Saturday's thriller against No. 12 Texas Tech. In the end, it was still not enough.

No. 2 UConn survives upset bid from Villanova in overtime

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / College Football News / January 22

Texas Tech Football 2026 Schedule: Full Breakdown and Season Outlook

Dog the Texas Tech schedule all you want, it still managed to win the Big 12 Championship last season and get to the College Football Playoff. No, the team isn’t exactly extending itself this year, but welcome to the world - this is how you’re supposed to do it.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / January 22

When it comes to stop rate, Texas Tech did it better than anyone else

Max Olson of ESPN released his final “stop rate” figures for 2025, and Texas Tech rests atop all of FBS in defensive stops and points prevented. Olson defines his measurement as the “Basic measurement of success,” or drives resulting in a punt, turnover or turnover on downs.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 22

Texas Tech edge David Bailey’s draft stock is soaring, and with good reason

In a USA Today mock draft written by Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, David Bailey sees his most bullish draft projection. The pass rusher from Texas Tech has been an early favorite amongst fans clamoring for defensive help.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 21

Big 12 conference announces major change in championship game

The last time the Big 12 championship trophy was on the line, Texas Tech beat BYU, 34–7, at AT&T Stadium to claim the conference crown for the first time in program history.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / A to Z Sports / January 18

David Bailey 2026 NFL Draft: scouting report for Texas Tech edge rusher

Height: 6026 Weight: 238 Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Chop Robinson Hand Size: N/A Arm Length: N/A 40-Yard Dash: N/A Vertical Leap: N/A Broad Jump: N/A 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A 3-Cone: N/A Elite quickness and foot speed off the line of scrimmage.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Softball On SI / January 14

Why Texas Tech Softball Head Coach Gerry Glasco Calls Preseason Ranking ‘Rat Poison’

Softball America revealed its preseason Top 25 rankings on Tuesday morning and sent shockwaves through the community when the national runner-up Texas Tech Red Raiders claimed the No.1 spot.