Texas Tech Red Raiders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

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.

Texas Tech Defense News / Heartland College Sports / September 8

Oregon State Coach Calls Texas Tech Defense ‘Violent’

Texas Tech‘s physicality has clearly caught the attention of Oregon State head coach Jamarcus Shepard ahead of this week’s matchup. While discussing the Red Raiders, Shepard offered one of the more memorable quotes of the young college football season.

Brendan Sorsby News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 7

Big 12 Makes Major Decision on Texas Tech After Brendan Sorsby Gambling Controversy

The latest development in the drama between the Big 12 and Texas Tech over the gambling controversy involving quarterback Brendan Sorsby could be the final one.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / ESPN / September 7

Sources: Big 12 drops lawsuit against Texas Tech

The Big 12 has withdrawn the federal lawsuit it filed against Texas Tech in June amid questions of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / September 6

Texas Tech's Week 2 Opponent will not be an Automatic Win and here is why

Texas Tech travels to take on Oregon State in week two, and after what transpired during week one for both teams, this game will not be an automatic four-touchdown victory.

Zech McPhearson News / Viral Sports News / September 6

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.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / September 6

Texas Tech Football Had Some Red Flags in their Season Opener, but Fans Shouldn't Worry at Least Yet

As we wrote earlier this week, it shouldn't come as a shock that Abilene Christian, who scored 51 points on the road and only lost one point to the Red Raiders in 2024, would lose by 40-plus points in this game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / September 5

Texas Tech Without Two Defensive Starters for Season Opener

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will begin the 2026 season without a pair of defensive starters on Saturday night against Abilene Christian. Safety Brenden Jordan and EDGE Trey White will both be unavailable for the season opener, according to a Texas Tech Athletics release.

Brendan Sorsby News / Yardbarker / September 3

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

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

Cincinnati avoids punishment after NCAA investigation into Brendan Sorsby

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.

Texas Tech Red Raiders may be just fine with Will Hammond at QB

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2

Texas Tech Red Raiders may be just fine with Will Hammond at QB

The Texas Tech Red Raiders were the talk of college football, and frankly, the talk of the sports world in general, because of their quarterback controversy earlier this offseason.

No. 12 Texas Tech fired up for kickoff, end of drama-filled offseason

NCAA clears Cincinnati in Brendan Sorsby gambling case

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Field Level Media / August 29

Texas Tech softball players injured in lake accident

Multiple players from the Texas Tech softball team were injured in a watercraft accident on a lake less than 14 miles from campus, multiple outlets reported Saturday.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Total Pro Sports / August 29

Multiple Texas Tech Players Hospitalized In Horrific Lake Ransom Canyon Jet Ski Crash

Texas Tech softball was at Lake Ransom Canyon for a team event Thursday. Two jet skis collided. Three players left with injuries. The school says none of them were critical.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / The Spun / August 29

3 Texas Tech Softball Players Injured In Offseason Jet Ski Accident

The Texas Tech softball team announced this week that three members suffered injuries in a jet ski accident. It was reported that three Texas Tech players got hurt this Thursday afternoon during a team event.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Softball On SI / August 28

Multiple Injuries Reported After Jet Ski Accident Involving Texas Tech Softball

Three members of the Texas Tech softball team were involved in a jet ski accident on Thursday at Lake Ransom Canyon near Lubbock, Texas. A spokesperson confirmed the accident in an email to Softball On SI Friday night.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 26

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.

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

'We're definitely gonna look': Joey McGuire gets candid about Texas Tech potentially adding NFL players

Texas Tech lands potential Brendan Sorsby replacement

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Thomas Castellanos News / Yardbarker / August 26

Texas Tech lands potential Brendan Sorsby replacement

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

No. 1 RB recruit got $1M to join Georgia, but he didn't choose Bulldogs for money

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith puts huge hype on freshman RB Legend Bey

Akron announces winner of bizarre promo to become OC

Preseason mock draft has QBs going 1-2-3; history suggests that's unlikely

Ranking five must-watch college football games this weekend

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 26

'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.

SEC adopts strict policy amid influx of pro players trying to return to college

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

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The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

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.

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?

Weekly Syllabus: AP preseason top 25 poll, QB competitions