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Still No Word on Who’s Taking Snaps for Texas Tech This Week

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton remains day-to-day as the Red Raiders begin preparations for this week’s matchup against Oklahoma State. Morton was limited in practice last week and did not play in Saturday’s loss to Arizona State, though he was available in an emergency role.

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Texas Tech: Don't fling tortillas or we'll owe dough

Texas Tech's AD has asked fans to stop the tradition of throwing tortillas onto the field during the opening kickoff, or the team will be penalized and fined $100,000.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20

Texas Tech is ending a longtime tradition over a Big 12 rule change

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are putting a stop to a longstanding tradition after the NCAA cracked down on it. Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt said Monday that the school will no longer “encourage or permit” tortillas to be thrown on the field ahead of the opening kickoff of football games.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / October 20

Texas Tech’s Tortilla Throwing Tradition is Officially Dead

Texas Tech is officially ending its longtime tradition of fans throwing tortillas onto the football field at home games, athletic director Kirby Hocutt said this week.

After loss to Arizona State, Red Raiders still have path to College Football Playoff

Texas Tech’s playoff dreams took a blow in Tempe, but the Red Raiders remain firmly in the Big 12 hunt. With key matchups ahead, including a November showdown with BYU, the road to redemption is still open in Lubbock.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 19

This is what happens next for Texas Tech football

Here is what Texas Tech needs to do to win the Big 12 conference championship and get a berth in the College Football Playoffs. The Red Raiders need to be among the top two teams in the Big 12 standings, which is their main and current objective to earn a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game.

You Won’t Believe the Spread for This Week 9 Big 12 Game

Saturday’s matchup between the Texas Tech Red Raiders (6‑1) and Oklahoma State Cowboys (1‑6) might not be the best game of the Big 12 season, but it is certainly notable.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Sporting News / October 19

College Football Playoff projections Week 8: Where Ole Miss and Texas Tech landed

The Rebels and Red Raiders are hanging on.

College Football News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 18

Miracle at Mountain America Falls Short as Texas Tech Falters on the Road

After never trailing through six games, the tables turned on the No. 7 Texas Tech Red Raiders. They held a lead for just five minutes and 40 seconds, though they never held onto their lead long.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 18

Top 10 upset reshapes Big 12 Championship picture

Saturday in the college football landscape was a shocking day, as four top 10 teams fell. One of those teams was the No. 7-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / ESPN / October 18

ASU takes down No. 7 Texas Tech in wild finish

After blowing a 12-point lead in the fourth, Arizona State scored the winning touchdown with 34 seconds left to hand No. 7 Texas Tech its first loss of the season.

Will Hammond News / Heartland College Sports / October 18

Texas Tech to Start Freshman Will Hammond at QB vs. Arizona State

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will go into Saturday’s game vs.  Arizona State with backup Will Hammond expected to start, according to multiple outlets. The usual starter, Behren Morton, did not practice all week with a leg injury and will be available only in an emergency capacity.

Behren Morton News / ESPN / October 18

Texas Tech QB Morton available in emergency only

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton will only be available in an emergency role for Saturday's game against Arizona State, the school announced.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Big 12 Makes Firm Decision Following Texas Tech Incident

The Big 12 on Wednesday fined both Kansas and Texas Tech $25,000 each after a chaotic postgame week that began when Red Raider fans repeatedly tossed tortillas

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / NBC Sports / October 16

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Unexpected Development Emerges on Nation's No. 1 Recruit

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are heading into Week 8 of the college football season with a 6-0 record, and one of the most feared defensive line units in the country.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / The Spun / October 14

Texas Tech Is Attempting To Identify Fan Who Threw Dangerous Object Onto Field

From tortillas to water bottles to the occasional adult toy, fans have a habit of throwing things onto the field. But there's a reason that the act of throwing anything is taken so seriously and it's because of a recent item that was reportedly tossed onto a field in the most recent Texas Tech game.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / October 13

4-Star Guard DaKari Spear Commits to Texas Tech

Texas Tech men's basketball is getting its 2026 recruiting class started with a commitment from a four-star combo guard from Dallas: DaKari Spear. He announced his commitment to the Red Raiders on Monday, Oct.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 12

2025 Bowl Projections after Week 7: Indiana, Texas Tech, and Alabama Rising in Playoff Field

College football’s Week 7 schedule produced several results that significantly altered the projected playoff field and bowl projections following Saturday’s action.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 10

G5 QB Whisperer Deserves a P4 Job

There are already several P4 head coaching vacancies and there are sure to be numerous more in the next two months. When these schools are scouring the country for replacements, one name that will repeatedly arise is North Texas head coach Eric Morris.