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Joey McGuire: Behren Morton ‘Feels Better,’ Still Day-to-Day

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire offered a cautiously optimistic update on quarterback Behren Morton’s health, saying Morton is “day‑to‑day” and affirming that he “feels a lot better than he did after the Arkansas‑Pine Bluff game” when he first injured the same area.

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Texas Tech QB Morton day-to-day ahead of ASU

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton is considered day-to-day for the seventh-ranked Red Raiders after coming out of a game for the third time this season, the second because of hurting his right leg while getting sacked.

Behren Morton News / ESPN / October 12

Sources: Texas Tech QB Morton (leg) day-to-day

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton is considered day-to-day, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, after leaving Saturday's game against Kansas with a right leg injury.

Joey Mcguire News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 12

Joey McGuire Expresses Frustration With Fans, Tortilla Toss Penalties

"It's going to catch up to us," head coach Joey McGuire said after Texas Tech's game regarding a pair of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. They were assessed as a result of fans throwing tortillas on the field.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 12

National Polls See Red Raiders Continue To Climb Ahead of Week 8

The Texas Tech Red Raiders football team is now comfortably inside the top 10 after opening the season just inside the top 25. Their 6-0 start is the program's best in over a decade, with a 3-0 record in conference competition.

Behren Morton News / Heartland College Sports / October 12

Optimism Grows Around Behren Morton’s Health Status

Texas Tech fans might be breathing easier today. After exiting the game against Kansas hurt, quarterback Behren Morton looks like he won’t miss time and could be available when the 6‑0 Red Raiders take on Arizona State.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 12

Texas Tech has Proven They are a National Championship Contender

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have solidified their status as serious contenders for the College Football Playoff and possibly a spot in the national championship game with their 6-0 start to the 2025 season, which was recently highlighted by a commanding 42-17 victory over Kansas.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 12

2025 Bowl Projections after Week 7: Indiana, Texas Tech, and Alabama Rising in Playoff Field

College football’s Week 7 schedule produced several results that significantly altered the projected playoff field and bowl projections following Saturday’s action.

Behren Morton News / ESPN / October 11

Texas Tech loses QB Morton to right leg injury

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton exited the Red Raiders' game against Kansas on Saturday with a right leg injury and has been ruled out for the rest of the game.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 10

G5 QB Whisperer Deserves a P4 Job

There are already several P4 head coaching vacancies and there are sure to be numerous more in the next two months. When these schools are scouring the country for replacements, one name that will repeatedly arise is North Texas head coach Eric Morris.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 9

Where is Texas Tech Projected for the College Football Playoffs

Here is a look at where Texas Tech is projected to be seeded in the College Football Playoffs heading into their game with Kansas. College Football Playoff projections for Texas Tech show a range of potential seeds, with most falling in the middle to upper half of the 12-team field following Week 6 of the 2025 season.

Joey Mcguire News / Sporting News / October 8

Texas Tech’s McGuire says it’s not about the tortillas, it’s about defending home turf

With Texas Tech in the top 10 and Kansas rolling into Lubbock, Joey McGuire wants Red Raider Nation focused on the noise, not the tosses.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 8

Texas Tech Athletics Reveals New Look for 2026 Season

Starting in the 2026-27 season, Texas Tech athletics will introduce a new set of athletics-specific iconography, including a redesign of the classic Double T.

Big 12 Predictions For Every Remaining Game: Texas Tech, and Who Else?

Who's stopping Texas Tech? It rocked Utah, rolled through Houston, and it's playing better than anyone in the Big 12 with a 5-0 start. It also helps to miss Arizona, Baylor, Cincinnati, Iowa State, and TCU.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 5

Kansas vs. Texas Tech odds: Opening point spread released

Kansas travels to Texas Tech for a Week 7 clash in the Big 12 Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / October 5

Red Raiders Defense Stifles Coogs

It was the only matchup between undefeated teams on the college football schedule for week six. Houston proved this year to be a much-improved team. But when this one ended, the verdict was clear.

Robert Brewster News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Nation's No. 1 DL Announces Unexpected Commitment To Rising Big 12 Program

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are asserting themselves as a true competitor on the recruiting trail. Jalen Brewster helped prove that on Saturday night. "BREAKING: Five-Star DL Jalen Brewster has Committed to Texas Tech, he tells me for @rivals," national recruiting/transfer portal reporter Hayes Fawcett wrote on X.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 3

Rece Davis picks Texas Tech-Houston winner

A rare early-October showdown of unbeatens is set for Saturday night in Houston as the Cougars host the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Both teams sit at 4-0 and 1-0 in Big 12 play, but only one will keep its perfect record intact.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / EasySportz / October 3

Tortillas and Oil Towers: Texas Tech vs. Houston Preview / Prediction

HOUSTON — Houston loves a big stage, whether it’s the Astros in October, the Rockets in the mid-’90s, or Beyoncé selling out NRG Stadium with pyrotechnics and sequins.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / October 2

Texas Tech Week Six: Cage Coogs Hope Early

The Texas Tech week six opponent brings another tricky road spot to the table for the Red Raiders. Willie Fritz will undoubtedly have his Houston ready for a prime-time affair with the #11-ranked team in the AP poll.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / LWOSports.com / September 26

Texas Tech’s Transfer Portal Blueprint Is the Future of College Football

In the middle of this transformation stands Texas Tech, quietly putting together one of the sport’s most effective blueprints for success. Just one year ago, the Red Raiders were viewed as a middle-of-the-pack Big 12 team.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 22

Texas Tech Proving That You Can Buy Wins

In today’s NIL world, Texas Tech is a new age science experiment. Their extremely deep pockets bought an impressive transfer and high school recruiting class, but would that result in more wins on the field in 2025?

Joel Klatt News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20

Joel Klatt fell victim to perfect announcer jinx on field-goal try

The Texas Tech Red Raiders benefited from the rare reverse announcer jinx on Saturday thanks to FOX’s Joel Klatt. The Red Raiders opted to have kicker Stone Harrington attempt a 58-yard field goal with 54 seconds left in the first half of their game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Ut.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 20

Texas Tech's massive NIL spending second only to one historic college football team

Texas Tech is among the highest NIL spenders in all of college football after an expensive offseason. On3's Pete Nakos reported that Texas Tech spent $28 million in NIL money in 2025, second only to Texas in college football spending.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 18