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JT Toppin Still in Mix For Big 12 Player of the Year, Says Insider

Texas Tech junior forward JT Toppin is still in the mix to win Big 12 Player of the Year, according to ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla.

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Texas Tech Leaps into Top 10 in AP Poll this week

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-7,12-4) crack the top 10 of the Associated Press Men’s Basketball Top 25 coming in at No. 10 in this week's rankings.

No. 20 Texas Tech Lady Raiders Celebrate Senior Day with Win Over Arizona State

LUBBOCK, Texas — The atmosphere inside the United Supermarkets Arena on Sunday was electric. To describe that precisely, it can be said that it was a mix of celebration and focus.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 2

Texas Tech Baseball’s Seven-Game Winning Streak Ends in Loss to CSU Bakersfield

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball saw its seven-game winning streak come to an abrupt halt on Sunday afternoon at Rip Griffin Park. Even though they showcased dominance in the first two games of the weekend with run-rule victories, the Red Raiders fell by a score of 15-8 to the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Softball On SI / March 2

Tennessee, Texas Tech, Belmont Top Softball America’s March Pitcher Rankings

With a full month of college softball down, Softball America ranked the top pitchers going into the month of March. From underdogs to breakout stars to undefeated outings, the list is loaded with talent.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / March 2

Texas Tech is Playing Defense for 2027’s No. 1 Prospect

No one said retaining the top prospect in the 2027 class was going to be easy. Texas Tech is finding itself in the middle of a battle to keep five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewtser committed to the Red Raiders, and the list of suitors doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.

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

Where Should Texas Tech Be Seeded When the Field Is Announced In Two Weeks?

LUBBOCK, Texas — For Texas Tech, this season has not been an effortless ride. While fighting week after week in the strongest conference in college basketball, the Red Raiders have faced adversity after losing JT Toppin to a season-ending ACL tear, and have not wavered.

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

How Texas Tech can win the Big 12 and win the Conference Tournament

Here are the pathways, challenges, and obstacles to Texas Tech winning the regular-season conference title and even the conference tournament title. The

JT Toppin News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / February 28

Texas Tech's JT Toppin shares first messages since season ending injury

LUBBOCK, Texas — It's been over a week since Texas Tech star forward JT Toppin was ruled out for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL in his right knee against Arizona State. Toppin released his first message since the injury ahead of No.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Softball On SI / February 28

Blowouts by OU, Florida, and Texas Tech Prompt Former Division I Softball Coach to Call for Change

Three NCAA Division I softball programs posted ridiculous scores on Thursday, prompting one former coach to call for change. After Oklahoma, Florida, and Texas Tech combined to outscore their opponents 84-0, Todd Bradley wants mid-major coaches to fight for larger guarantees.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / February 27

Which Three Texas Tech Official Visitors Are Most Likely to Commit Next?

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech is in position to sign another talented high school recruiting class with commitments of four highly rated 4-star prospects already aboard.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / February 26

What Christian Anderson Said About Texas Tech Competing Without JT Toppin

Texas Tech sophomore guard Christian Anderson revealed his honest thoughts about the team competing without All-American big man JT Toppin. Following the Red Raiders' 80-68 victory over Cincinnati, Anderson made a blanket statement on the team's success without Toppin.

Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Falls at Kansas After Fourth-Quarter Struggles

For the second consecutive game, the Lady Raiders found themselves in prime position to secure a high-stakes road win. And for the second straight time, that opportunity slipped away in the final minutes.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / February 25

Which LBs should Bears consider targeting in 2026 NFL Draft after Tremaine Edmunds' trade request?

Linebacker wasn't considered one of the Chicago Bears' bigger needs entering the offseason, but they should now consider targeting one in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Bears allow ex-Pro Bowl player to seek a trade

GM Andrew Berry's potential NFL Draft plans could mean Browns QB carousel isn't stopping anytime soon

Cowboys predicted to select Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Draft intel: Sonny Styles' buzz, Jermod McCoy's medicals and QB with most to gain at NFL Scouting Combine

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / February 25

Ranking Texas Tech's 2026 Opponents by Tiers of Difficulty

The Texas Tech football schedule has been released, and it is time to look ahead and see what the 2026 season has in store. Last season, the Red Raiders used their NIL efforts to build a team and catapult themselves into the playoffs, earning a first-round bye before falling to Oregon in the second round.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 24

Texas Tech five-star DT commit takes over as No. 1 recruit for 2027

Texas Tech five-star DT commit takes over as No. 1 overall recruit in 2027 class

If the Red Raiders can keep him through signing day, it will mark one of the most significant recruiting victories in program history.

Top eight college football stars who passed on the 2026 NFL Draft

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Softball On SI / February 20

Texas Tech, UCLA, OU Softball Highlight Day 1 at Mary Nutter

The Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic kicked off on Thursday in Cathedral City, Calif., and the action has already been intense. Auburn upset No. 14 Oregon 10-5, but then UCLA turned around and completely dominated the Tigers in a historic 23-1 outing.