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Texas Tech vs. Oregon: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly From the Orange Bowl

The quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff are here as we are one step closer to crowning a national champion. This year, Texas Tech faced Oregon in the Orange Bowl down in Miami as they made their first ever playoff appearance.

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Defense carries the day for Oregon, as Ducks move into CFP semifinals by topping Texas Tech 23-0

Freshman Brandon Finney Jr. had three takeaways and the fifth-seeded Ducks silenced No. 4 Texas Tech’s offense.

Dante Moore News / Yardbarker / January 1

No. 5 Oregon's Orange Bowl shutout of No. 4 Texas Tech shouldn't overshadow QB Dante Moore's poor play

While the Oregon defense was simply sensational with four turnovers, its offense left a lot to be desired.

QB Behren Morton's struggles lead to Texas Tech's collapse in CFP against Oregon

Oregon HC Dan Lanning makes salient point when ripping CFP schedule

Ryan Day assigns blame for Ohio State's stunning loss to Miami in CFP

HC Ryan Day deserves blame for sudden play-calling change after Ohio State's loss to Miami in CFP

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

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

QB Behren Morton's struggles lead to Texas Tech's collapse in CFP against Oregon

The Texas Tech Red Raiders fielded a national-championship-caliber defense this season, but not a national-championship-caliber quarterback.

Oregon HC Dan Lanning makes salient point when ripping CFP schedule

Ranking the head coaches ahead of CFP quarterfinal games

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / January 1

Lady Raiders Make Midseason Addition With 7-Footer Stephanie Okechukwu

Things could not be much better for the No. 21 Texas Tech Lady Raiders. The team is off to a 15-0 start (2-0 in Big 12 play) in head coach Krista Gerlich's sixth season at the helm.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 31

Texas Tech Is Reportedly Standing Out for Blue-Chip Wide Receiver

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are constantly getting better across the board when it comes to the football side of things, which is exactly what you want to see if you are a fan of the program.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 1

Oregon vs. Texas Tech Orange Bowl Prediction: College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Preview

Oregon is in the opposite position it was in a season ago in the College Football Playoff. The Ducks earned a first-round bye as 2024 Big Ten champions, and they had a long layoff before their quarterfinal game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 31

2027 5-Star Jalen Brewster's Agency Reaffirms Commitment to Texas Tech Amid Reports of Blue-Chip Interest

A recent report from On3/Rivals shared that Texas Tech had some competition for 2027 five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster, one of the top players in his class.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 31

Red Raiders Freshman Quarterback Announces 2026 Return After 2-TD Season

The transfer portal era has paved the way for college athletes to create new paths, searching for fresh opportunities or new beginnings with another program.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / December 31

Trenches Key for Oregon vs. Texas Tech in Orange Bowl: Previewing CFP matchup between Ducks and Red Raiders

The Ducks and the Red Raiders are both venturing to the Orange Bowl for the first time. And both teams arrive in South Florida with balance and strength across the board.

Behren Morton News / Heartland College Sports / December 29

Behren Morton’s Injury Update is Great News for Texas Tech

As Texas Tech gets set to play Oregon in the College Football Playoff, Red Raiders quarterback Behren Morton provided an important update on his lower-leg injury he’s been dealing with all season.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Athlon Sports / December 26

College Football Playoff Team Emerges as Favorite for Former Five-Star WR

The 2025 college football season has been a special one for the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1). Texas Tech won the Big 12 championship for the first time in school history and earned a bye in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Joey Mcguire News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

Texas Tech head coach had words for CFP-snubbed Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have enough heartbreak after missing the College Football Playoff, but Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire added to it with some words.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

Dan Lanning rips 'messed up' CFP format ahead of Oregon-Texas Tech

Dan Lanning rips 'messed up' College Football Playoff format ahead of Oregon-Texas Tech

Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks are preparing for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1 against Texas Tech.

Oregon Ducks player had scathing assessment of his team’s CFP performance

Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire trying to follow Oregon's path in NIL era

NFL Draft intel: How CFP could impact Dante Moore's draft decision

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

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

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / December 21

Texas Tech vs. Oregon Spread Flips Twice Within 24 Hours

The College Football Playoff is still a couple of weeks away, but the betting line between Texas Tech and Oregon is already doing backflips. In a span of 24 hours, the spread has flipped twice, and nobody seems to know where it’s going to settle.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 19

Who's the next Cam Skattebo? Five prospects who could raise NFL Draft stock in CFP, including Texas Tech 'Peanut Puncher'

Entering last season's College Football Playoff, former Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo was generating little buzz.

25 players to watch in the CFP

Why a loss to Oklahoma would be 'disastrous' for Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

Nick Saban blasts James Madison making CFP over Notre Dame

Where Texas A&M-Miami CFP first-round game will be decided

Former Texas star is 'emotional' over Longhorns' Will Muschamp hiring

Texas' Steve Sarkisian copies Ryan Day, goes all-in with stunning move

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Texas Tech junior makes Big 12 history in stunning fashion

The No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders are back to their winning ways after trouncing the Northern Colorado Bears on Tuesday, 101-90, at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.