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Report: Texas Tech Being Floated as ACC ‘Option’ Amid Big 12 Tensions

Texas Tech isn’t headed to the ACC. But according to one longtime sports media insider, the Red Raiders are being discussed as a potential contingency plan if relations between Texas Tech and the Big 12 continue to deteriorate.

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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 / CFB-HQ on SI / July 9

Big 12 Coaches Select Preseason Conference Champion -- and It's Not Texas Tech

The Big 12 wrapped up its 2026 football media days at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday. Much of the talk of Big 12 Media Days surrounded Texas Tech, particularly the aftermath of Brendan Sorsby's departure in the wake of the investigation into his gambling habits.

Will Hammond News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / July 8

Here is why Hammond is in line to be the Starter for Texas Tech come Week 1

FRISCO, Texas – It’s been a long offseason with a spotlight on the quarterback room for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. However, with the dust settling around the saga surrounding former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

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

Brendan Sorsby News / Heartland College Sports / July 8

The Big 12 Took Texas Tech Out For a Steak Dinner

Brett Yormark and the Big 12 are attempting to turn the page on the Brendan Sorsby drama around Texas Tech. A new report from Ross Dellenger at Yahoo Sports

Will Hammond News / ESPN / July 7

TTU's Hammond to be Week 1 starter if cleared

Texas Tech is increasingly optimistic that quarterback Will Hammond, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered last October, could be healthy enough to start the Red Raiders' season opener.

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 / Heartland College Sports / July 7

Watch: Brett Yormark Gets Testy With a Texas Tech Reporter

Big 12 media days got off to a banging start on Tuesday in Frisco, Texas, and the fireworks were off a running courtesy of Texas Tech media personality Sean Dillon.

Brendan Sorsby News / Heartland College Sports / July 7

BYU Star Sends Message to Texas Tech After Brendan Sorsby Saga

FRISCO, Texas — After a summer of discontent in Lubbock, players that don’t play for Texas Tech were being asked about the fallout of the gambling scandal around former quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

Brendan Sorsby 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