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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 11

Joey McGuire Named Finalist for Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire has turned the Red Raiders into one of the most dangerous forces in college football. In just four seasons, he has reshaped the entire program and pushed it straight into national championship territory.

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 / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 10

Texas Tech May Be Team of Destiny

Could there be a team of college football destiny in Lubbock, Texas? After years of the Air Raid offense and near-misses for Southwest Conference championships

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 10

Texas Tech Fans Holiday Wish No. 16

The holiday wishes keep coming for Texas Tech fans as we count down to wish No. 1. This 16th wish will stir some debate and discussions among Red Raider fans.

Jacob Rodriguez 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.

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 / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 9

Holiday Wish No. 17 for Texas Tech Fans

This holiday wish is unique because it discusses the effect of athletic department funding, especially for the football program, and whether it will continue at its current pace.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / ESPN / December 8

Texas Tech LB Rodriguez wins top defender award

Texas Tech senior linebacker Jacob Rodriguez has won the Bronko Nagurski Award given annually to the nation's top college defensive player.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / December 8

Wish No. 18 for Red Raider Fans This Holiday Season

Most, if not all, Texas Tech fans are having a fantastic week and a wonderful December because the Red Raiders' athletic teams are on a roll with numerous victories these past weeks.

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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The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

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College Football 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.

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College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 6

Texas Tech Red Raiders Clinch CFP Spot with Big 12 Championship

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have been the first of the Power Four conferences to get the automatic bid for the College Football Playoff. The team was able to control things throughout the day as the fourth-ranked team won the Big 12 Championship 34-7.

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.