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College Football News / Yardbarker / January 26
10 intriguing players to know at the 2026 Senior Bowl
The 2026 Senior Bowl is this Saturday, Jan. 31. Below are 10 of the most intriguing players at this year's event.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / January 13
Red Raiders Defensive Star Announces Next Step in NFL Draft Future
After one of the best seasons ever for a player at his position, Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez finally announced what is next for him in his football career.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 2
Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez pours heart out after end of college career
Jacob Rodriguez arrived at Virginia in 2021 as a freshman quarterback. Now, he is leaving Texas Tech football as an elite college linebacker who finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting.
The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz
How many of the NCAA QBs who won the College Football National Championship in the BCS and CFP era can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 30
Texas Tech Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Addresses Plan to Defend Oregon
Much of the focus for the No. 5 Oregon Ducks’ quarterfinal matchup vs. the Texas Tech Red Raiders is on the Ducks’ potent offense and how it will perform against a challenging Red Raiders defense.
College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 28
Texas Tech Linebacker Ben Roberts Opens Up About Oregon Film Study
The No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders have one of the best defenses in the country, and the unit is led by a tandem of linebackers in Jacob Rodriguez and Ben Roberts.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 27
Cowboys' top 2026 draft fits include major Heisman Trophy finalist snub
The Dallas Cowboys have just one game remaining in the 2025-26 season before officially turning their attention to the NFL offseason and evaluating talent in the 2026 NFL draft.
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.
20 storylines to watch for in the College Football Playoff
As we await the kickoff of the 2025 College Football Playoff, there are plenty of storylines worth following. Here are 20 to keep in mind.
College Football News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 13
Jacob Rodriguez Continues To Make History by Winning Chuck Bednarik Award
Jacob Rodriguez is quickly becoming the most decorated Red Raider in Texas Tech history. After becoming the first player in Texas Tech history to win the Lombardi Award or Butkus Award, the senior linebacker has become the first recipient of the Chuck Bednarik Award in program history.
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.
College Football News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 12
Jacob Rodriguez Finishes 5th in Heisman Trophy Voting
Texas Tech football has enjoyed a season defined by dominant defense. That excellence helped push for one of college football’s biggest acknowledgements.
College Football 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 / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 10
Jacob Rodriguez, David Bailey Win Pony Express Award as Nation's Top Duo
In the second year of the Pony Express Award, the recipients are once again members of the Big 12. First handed out at the end of the 2024 season, the award recognizes "college football players who uplift teammates and embody the sport's core values on and off the field," according to its website.
College Football News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 9
Red Raiders Star Jacob Rodriguez Earns Bronko Nagurski Award
The defensive excellence of Jacob Rodriguez has officially been recognized as unmatched in the nation. In an achievement for Texas Tech football, the star senior linebacker has been named the winner of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
College Football News / Last Word On Sports / December 8
Jacob Rodriquez Wins The Bronko Nagurski Award
The 2025 college football season has been a banner year for the Red Raiders. They just secured their first-ever Big 12 championship Saturday over BYU. Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez already received the Butkus Award during a team meeting Friday night before the Big 12 championship game.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 9
Heisman finalists announcement reveals needed change to selection process
Some outstanding players were left disappointed following the 2025 Heisman Trophy finalists reveal, but maybe they wouldn't be if the Heisman Trust made a sensible change.
College Football News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 8
Has Jacob Rodriguez Solidified His Spot as a Heisman Finalist? Examining the Star Linebacker's Candidacy
The 2025 Heisman Trophy is set to be announced on Saturday, Dec. 13, and the ballots close as championship weekend concludes. One Heisman contender, Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, has been a point of contention for fans, especially those of the Red Raiders who hope to see the star defender included.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 30
Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez Named Chuck Bednarik Award Finalist
The Texas Tech Red Raiders' defense has been a force throughout the season, and now the unit's unquestioned leader is receiving the highest national recognition.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / November 29
Yikes, Jacob Rodriguez Throws a Pick While Trying to Boost Heisman Campaign
Texas Tech is doing everything it can to make linebacker Jacob Rodriguez a Heisman name, but on Saturday in Morgantown, that plan might’ve hit its first real snag.
College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 22
Jacob Rodriguez Heisman Candidacy Gains Steam
The 2025 race for the Heisman Trophy has been a tight one, with no clear-cut favorite and just two weeks to go in the regular season. It certainly hasn’t been because there is a lack of anyone standing out—the contrary, actually.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / November 13
Red Raiders’ Jacob Rodriguez Lands No. 5 Spot in Latest PFF Heisman List
No. 6 Texas Tech has been one of the top teams in college football this season, thanks in large part to the defensive impact of linebacker Jacob Rodriguez.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 12
LB Jacob Rodriguez leading No. 6 Texas Tech's rise as Red Raiders ready for UCF
Texas Tech is on the verge of its first 10-win season in 17 years and is chasing a high seed in the College Football Playoff as it prepares for Saturday's Big 12 game against UCF in Lubbock.
College Football News / Last Word On Sports / November 12
Jacob Rodriguez 2026 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report
Texas Tech has one of the best defenses in college football, allowing just 12.6 points per game. One of the biggest reasons for Texas Tech’s success on defense is senior linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, who leads the team in tackles and forced fumbles as a leader of the 9-1 Red Raiders.
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