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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.

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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 / Heartland College Sports / July 8

Texas Tech All But Confirms JT Toppin’s Return

A new announcement by Texas Tech men’s basketball on social media essentially locks JT Toppin onto Grant McCasland’s 2026-27 roster in a new video revealing the 6-foot-9 forward putting on a Red Raiders jersey.

Texas Tech Red Raiders 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

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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.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / July 7

Joey McGuire Moves Up Timeline for Will Hammond’s Return

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire may be accelerating the timeline for one of the Red Raiders’ most intriguing players heading into the 2026 season. Speaking with ESPN’s Pete Thamel, McGuire indicated that sophomore quarterback Will Hammond remains firmly in the mix to start Week 1, despite recovering from a torn ACL suffered last season.

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