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Holiday Wish No. 8 for Texas Tech Fans

This holiday season has seen its fair share of holiday wishes for Texas Tech fans, as we continue the countdown to wish No. 1. Many Texas Tech fans are patiently waiting to see if the Red Raiders will play Oregon or James Madison in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.

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Joey McGuire Proposes to Move Bowl Games to August

With the landscape of college football shifting dramatically in recent years, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire floated the idea of moving bowl games to Week 1, per Justin Margolius.

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.

25 players to watch in the CFP

Why a loss to Oklahoma would be 'disastrous' for Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

Nick Saban blasts James Madison making CFP over Notre Dame

Where Texas A&M-Miami CFP first-round game will be decided

Former Texas star is 'emotional' over Longhorns' Will Muschamp hiring

Texas' Steve Sarkisian copies Ryan Day, goes all-in with stunning move

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 17

Texas Tech Fans' Holiday Wish No. 9

As we count down to the top five holiday wishes, we look at holiday wish No. 9 for Texas Tech fans, and this is a unique wish in comparison to many of the others.

Grant McCasland News / Heartland College Sports / December 17

Grant McCasland on Texas Tech’s Defense: ‘We Were Atrocious’

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland wasn’t thrilled with what he saw on Wednesday night, and he let everyone know it. The Red Raiders beat Northern Colorado 101-90 in Lubbock, but you wouldn’t have known it listening to the postgame press conference.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Texas Tech junior makes Big 12 history in stunning fashion

The No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders are back to their winning ways after trouncing the Northern Colorado Bears on Tuesday, 101-90, at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / ESPN / December 16

Texas Tech extends 3 coordinators, GM through '28

Big 12 champion Texas Tech has extended the contracts of offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich, defensive coordinator Shiel Wood, associate head coach and special teams coordinator Kenny Perry, and GM James Blanchard through the 2028 season.

JT Toppin News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

Texas Tech’s JT Toppin’s Dominant Dallas Night Earns Second Big 12 Starting Five Honor

The national spotlight continues to shine brightly on Texas Tech forward JT Toppin. Well, this week brought another major acknowledgement of his growing legacy.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

Texas Tech Fans' Holiday Wish List No. 10

The Texas Tech men's basketball team is currently 8-3 with a big game coming up this weekend. The hope is that they can get some signature wins this season.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

Texas Tech Men’s Basketball Holds Firm at No. 19 in Latest AP Top 25 Poll

Texas Tech men’s basketball continues to prove that consistency is no accident. The Red Raiders once again found their place among the nation’s elite this week.

Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Locks Down Perimeter Win Over Abilene Christian

Texas Tech women’s basketball continues to carve out a special season. They did it on Sunday, with the 67–57 victory over Abilene Christian University.

College Football News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

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.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 16

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 14

Texas Tech Fans Holiday Wish No. 12

Halfway through the holiday wishes for Texas Tech fans, we look to how far the Lady Raiders can advance in the NCAA Tournament this season. The Texas Tech women's basketball team is 12-0 with one more non-conference game before they play at Baylor to begin Big 12 conference play.

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

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

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

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

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.

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