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Red Raiders Secure First-Ever Big 12 Title Game — Who Will Texas Tech Play?

A loss by the No. 20 Arizona State Sun Devils to the No. 25 Arizona Wildcats in the battle for the Territorial Cup secured the No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders' spot in the Big 12 Championship Game.

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Texas Tech vs West Virginia Prediction: Can the Red Raiders Clinch CFP Bid?

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to College Football Playoff rankings, except that the five highest-ranked conference champions are in - the committee could name Oklahoma State No.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Texas Tech Week 14: History On the Line Against West Virginia

This is it. One final hurdle for Joey McGuire’s team to clear to play in a 13th game, this program has never played in. A Texas Tech week 14 road visit to West Virginia is all that stands between the Red Raiders and a chance to claim a Big 12 trophy in their bougee football facility.

Lady Raiders Basketball Team Overpowers ODU in a 67-42 Defensive Showcase

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders continued their impressive start to the 2025-26 season, improving to a perfect 8-0 after a commanding defensive performance at the Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Challenge in Frisco, Texas.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 24

What Does Texas Tech Need in Week 14 to Earn a Big 12 Championship Appearance?

The 2025 college football regular season is nearing its end. With one week left, the Big 12 championship is still up for grabs, and the No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders (10-1, 7-1) have still not formally secured their spot.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 24

Texas Tech Football's Best Interests and Scenarios to get a Top 4 CFP Seed

Texas Tech (10-1, 7-1 Big 12) has a high chance of getting a top-four berth and a first-round bye in this season's College Football Playoff (CFP). Last week's CFP rankings had the Red Raiders as the fifth seed hosting Tulane.

Jacob Rodriguez News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 24

Jacob Rodriguez, David Bailey, Several Red Raiders Among Contenders for Nation's Top Awards

It has been a miracle season for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. A 10-1 start — 7-1 in conference play — has the program just one win away from a first-ever Big 12 Championship and ranked fifth in the country heading into their Week 13 bye week.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 22

No. 1 Purdue stomps No. 15 Texas Tech in Baha Mar Championship

Oscar Cluff's 15 points led seven players in double figures for No. 1 Purdue in an 86-56 romp past No. 15 Texas Tech in the title game of the Baha Mar Championship on Friday night at Nassau, Bahamas.

No. 5 Duke buries 17 of 31 treys, dominates Niagara in weekend opener

No. 9 BYU crushes No. 23 Wisconsin in Salt Lake City showcase

Rueben Chinyelu grabs 21 boards as No. 10 Florida routs Merrimack

SMU uses program record 26 steals to shut down Arkansas State

Takeaways from No. 21 Arkansas' dominant win over Jackson State

John Calipari says Razorbacks 'aren't connected' going into Duke showdown

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

Texas Tech Lands 4-Star WR Benny Easter Jr.

Texas Tech continues to strengthen its recruiting efforts with the commitment of four-star Class of 2027 wide receiver Benny Easter Jr., per Rivals. Easter is ranked as the No.

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

How Texas Tech and BYU Clinch Big 12 Championship Spots in Week 13

As we head down the home stretch of the 2025 college football season, there are still multiple scenarios in which several Big 12 football teams can make the conference championship next month at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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

How Texas Tech Can Land Anywhere From No. 1 to No. 4 in the College Football Playoff

The latest College Football Playoff rankings have arrived and Texas Tech controls its own destiny to get a bye. The Red Raiders are currently ranked No.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 19

Is Texas Tech in the Perfect Spot in the Latest College Football Playoff Rankings?

During the initial unveiling of the College Football Playoff rankings, Texas Tech came in at No. 8. However, the Red Raiders have climbed to No. 5 heading into Week 13 after a standout win over then-No.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

Texas Tech Stays In the Hunt

On a Saturday where a couple of top teams started slow (Indiana, Texas A&M) and flirted with disaster, Joey McGuire’s team took the field for Senior Day looking to send a message.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / College Football News / November 15

Texas Tech vs UCF Prediction: Can the Red Raiders Keep Rolling?

Is it really a foregone conclusion that Texas Tech is in the College Football Playoff? It rolled up the Big 12’s other best teams - Utah and BYU - and now all it has to do is beat UCF and West Virginia, and then win the Big 12 Championship.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 12

Clutch block allows No. 14 Illinois to edge No. 11 Texas Tech

Andrej Stojakovic scored 23 points and made the big defensive play Tuesday night as No. 14 Illinois held off No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77 in Champaign, Ill.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Texas Tech Bracing for Punishment After BYU Game

ESPN's "College GameDay" was in Lubbock, Texas, for Week 11, as No. 7 BYU faced No. 8 Texas Tech in a Big 12 Conference game. Former Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the celebrity guest picker, and it was a packed house in Lubbock in a battle of top-10 teams.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 8

No. 8 Texas Tech in a class of its own in Big 12 after blowout win over No. 7 BYU

The Red Raiders are in a class of their own within the conference, and it might take the playoff for them to find an opponent in their weight class.

Texas Tech paid a defensive lineman $3 million in NIL

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 8

Texas Tech vs. BYU prediction: Who wins, and why?

What happens between Texas Tech and BYU will go a considerable distance in helping determine who gets to play for the Big 12 championship, and consequently who will take part in the College Football Playoff, making this the most important game in the conference so far in 2025.

JT Toppin News / Field Level Media / November 7