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Tech eyes Orange Bowl success despite bye week worries

Following Texas Tech's 34-7 rout of BYU on Dec. 6 for the Edward Jones Big 12 Championship, the Red Raiders were seeded fourth in the College Football Playoffs and selected to play in the Capital One Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, on Jan.

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Texas Tech signee heads to college after shattering multiple records

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech 2026 signee Kaegan Ash continues to rack up high school accolades, becoming the all-time rushing yards leader in Texas high school history.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / FloTrack / December 15

Watch: Indiana #1, Texas Tech #4… And Cuse Caught a Stray

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 15

College Football Insider Links Top QB to Texas Tech in the Transfer Portal

Could Texas Tech go from one No. 2 to another? According to college football insider Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, the Red Raiders could be connected to one of the top options under center in the transfer portal this offseason.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 15

Holiday Wish No. 11 for Texas Tech Fans

The holiday season is underway, with many Texas Tech fans eagerly anticipating the fulfillment of their holiday wishes. It is no secret that a significant portion of Texas Tech's success on the football field this season is attributed to the transfers they successfully recruited to come to Lubbock, Texas.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 15

Red Raiders Men’s Basketball Enters Final Non-Conference Stretch With Home Test

The No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders are entering a pivotal week, one that will shape the final chapter of their non-conference schedule and set the tone for Big 12 play.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 14

Red Raider Fan's Holiday Wish No. 13

Holiday wishes have varied from wish No. 25 to wish No. 14, covering main topics primarily involving Red Raider football and basketball. However, this wish is different from those other wishes.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 13

Trevon Brazile's big game elevates No. 17 Arkansas' ceiling

Trevon Brazile's big game vs. No. 16 Texas Tech elevates No. 17 Arkansas' ceiling

Trevon Brazile led No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks (8-2) to a second massive nonconference win over a ranked opponent.

No. 22 St. John's overcomes slow start, rolls past Iona

Three Canes record doubles-doubles, as Miami tops UL Monroe

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The 'Big 12 mens basketball Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

Texas Tech Women's Basketball Rolls Past Washington State in Pullman

The undefeated start for the Texas Tech women’s basketball team remains in double digits after a win on Friday night, Dec. 12. The Lady Raiders rolled past Washington State with an authoritative 82-51 road victory in Pullman, Wash.

Jacob Rodriguez News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez is the 2025 Lombardi Award winner

While the All-American linebacker was snubbed from Heisman finalist contention, the Lombardi Award is the third individual award he has received.

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

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

Red Raiders Kicker Transferring After 1 Season With Texas Tech

While the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders prepare for the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day, some athletes are met with a dilemma. The transfer portal opens on Jan.

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

Texas Tech Fans Holiday Wish No. 14

In college athletics, respect and recognition for accomplishments don't always follow those teams and players at the end of the season. They are fans, media members, and even athletic directors whose opinions vary on what team and what players should be honored at the end of a season.

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

Preview: Texas Tech Lady Raiders vs Washington State in Pullman

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders are rolling into December with a perfect 10-0 record. On the scoreboard, that's the kind of momentum every program dreams of.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Bleacher Report / December 11

Watch: RG3 has Texas Tech winning the national championship @statefarm

Jacob Rodriguez News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Texas Tech Announces Jacob Rodriguez News Before College Football Playoff

The Texas Tech Red Raiders made history in 2025, finishing the regular season 12-1 and securing their first outright Big 12 Championship with a 34-7 win over the BYU Cougars.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / December 9

Tuesday Takes: Texas Tech’s Dominance, BYU’s Snub, and More!

Welcome to Tuesday Takes, where I give you four takes from the Big 12. It was a jam-packed weekend full of action, but here were several things that caught my attention from this past weekend.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / New Baseball Media / December 8

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: Texas Tech

In 2025, the Texas Tech Red Raiders finished with a below-.500 record. While it was a mostly good year for the offense, Texas Tech didn’t get the reciprocal results from the pitching staff.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

How many of the teams to win the Big 12 football championship game can you name in five minutes?

Kalani Sitake News / Yardbarker / December 7

BYU HC calls for fair process in CFP rankings after Big 12 title loss

For the No. 11 Brigham Young Cougars (11-2), their 34-7 loss in the Big 12 Championship Game to the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1) could knock them out of the 12-team tournament.

CFB Week 15 winners, losers: Indiana is nation's best team entering CFP

Alabama should not be in CFP after SEC Championship no-show

The all-time college football service academy team

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Joey Mcguire News / Heartland College Sports / December 6

Joey McGuire Makes a Pitch to Selection Committee for BYU

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire didn’t have to say anything about BYU. He just beat them 34-7 in the Big 12 Championship Game. His team’s in the College Football Playoff.

Ben Roberts News / Heartland College Sports / December 6

Texas Tech LB Ben Roberts Named Most Outstanding Player

Texas Tech walked out of AT&T Stadium with the Big 12 trophy, and it wasn’t even close. A 34-7 beatdown of BYU put the Red Raiders on top, but the guy who stole the show was linebacker Ben Roberts, who came up with not one, but two interceptions in the title game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 6