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Former Texas Tech Volleyball Coach Tony Graystone Responds to Allegations

It has been nearly a month since Tony Grayston was terminated for cause from his position as head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders following allegations of physical abuse, medical mistreatment and felony battery.

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Tech Defense holds strong against Colorado to win 29-7

On Friday night, the Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the University of Colorado Buffalos on the road behind a strong defensive performance. The defense was able to force four turnovers, all interceptions, all of which led to points for the Red Raiders.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 7

National Rankings and Bowl Projections for Texas Tech Football

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 5–0 (2–0 Big 12) heading into their bye week. Texas Tech opened the season ranked No. 12 in the USA Today Coaches Poll—its highest preseason ranking in school history—and has remained a top-10 team as one of the Big 12’s unbeaten teams, along with BYU and Utah.

College Football News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 4

Despite a 29-7 win over the Buffaloes, Tech's offense stuck in neutral

Despite a four interception defensive performance in its 29-7 win against the University of Colorado, No. 12 Texas Tech football’s offense was mostly flat Saturday night.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 4

Latest Colorado loss was complete mess for Deion Sanders

Every button that head coach Deion Sanders tries to push for the Colorado Buffaloes seems to be the wrong button. That was very evident on Saturday in a 29-7 loss to No. 12 Texas Tech.

No. 12 Texas Tech throttles Colorado with four interceptions

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan have a lot to figure out after loss to Minnesota

Kyle Whittingham admits biggest challenge of career after Michigan loss

Eli Drinkwitz, No. 25 Missouri silence doubters with blowout win over No. 8 Florida

CFB Week 5 winners, losers: Jeremiah Smith dominates, SEC teams humbled

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Tommy Castellanos News / Yardbarker / October 2

Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos gets bad news after latest court ruling

The No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders are off to a 4-0 start with a Big 12 Conference game on the road against Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday.

Pitt earn massive ACC win over Virginia Tech, but it comes with a huge cost

Lincoln Riley's poor response to Oregon loss is on brand for rudderless USC

College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak

Ole Miss reportedly makes major decision after nearly 30 years with Nike

Nick Saban reveals the NFL team that offered him a head-coaching job

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / September 30

Main Reasons Why Texas Tech Needs a Specific Outcome in Their Game Against Colorado

Texas Tech has three key things to prove in order to win at Colorado and build on their momentum for the rest of the 2026 season. Getting the Red Raiders offense to resemble what it was last season with clean offensive operational flow and no turnovers or pre-snap penalties is a primary focus in this game against the Buffaloes.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Volleyball On SI / September 28

New Report Details Why Texas Tech Fired Volleyball Coach Tony Graystone

Former Texas Tech volleyball coach Tony Graystone was fired for cause following accusations of physical abuse, medical mistreatment and felony battery, according to a report from Austin Jackson of The Daily Toreador, the university's student-run publication.

Darrion Williams News / Lindy's Sports / September 23

Darrion Williams' Eligibility Fight Just Got a Massive Boost

Texas Tech basketball fans got a jolt of good news Monday afternoon, and it didn’t come from a press release — it came from X. Attorney Ryan Downton, who’s

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / College Football News / September 23

Texas Tech vs Sam Houston Prediction: Is This When The Red Raiders Blow Up?

We’ve used this when it comes to Michigan, and it applies to Texas Tech – 3-0 doesn’t care where 3-0 came from. The Red Raiders went on the road to beat

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Volleyball On SI / September 13

Texas Tech Makes Stunning Volleyball Coaching Change After Just 8 Games

On Sunday, Sept. 13, Texas Tech dismissed volleyball head coach Tony Graystone, effective immediately. A reason for the dismissal was not provided. This shocking change comes just eight games into the 2026 season with the Red Raiders having a 6-2 record.

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.

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.

Joey Mcguire 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

Weekly Syllabus: Fifth-year madness in college football with Week 0 days away

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Joey Mcguire News / Yardbarker / August 25

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

Recruiting success still comes down to relationships, and McGuire and his staff did a good job of building a trusting one with Attalah.

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

Getting to know Aaron Philo, the first Florida starting QB of Jon Sumrall era

Pointed SEC statement targets LSU roster adds amid conflicting court rulings

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / August 23

Texas Tech’s Five-Star Jalen Brewster Makes Major Move Before Senior Season

Texas Tech’s highest-rated commitment in the 2027 recruiting class is making a major move ahead of his senior season. Five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster, the No.

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

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 15

Terrance Carter Jr. 2027 NFL Draft: scouting report for Texas Tech, TE

Texas Tech tight end Terrance Carter Jr. is considered to be one of the best in the 2027 NFL Draft class. What makes him so special? Height: 6-2 Weight: