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Brendan Sorsby during a game

Brendan Sorsby makes unexpected decision amid gambling case

Brendan Sorsby is giving up the fight to get back to the college game. The Texas Tech quarterback has been in the midst of a legal battle to regain his eligibility after getting caught wagering $90,000 worth of sports bets during a four-year span in …

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Big 12 teams are threatening to not play Texas Tech

Big 12 teams have discussed the possibility of refusing to play against Texas Tech in light of Monday’s court decision granting quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligibility. At a recent Big 12 meeting, teams discussed whether it would be appropriate …

Brendan Sorsby during a game

NCAA rejects Texas Tech’s appeal to reinstate Brendan Sorsby

The NCAA has denied Texas Tech’s appeal to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility for the 2026 season. Justin Williams of The Athletic reported the decision on Friday, representing the governing body’s second rejection of the Red Raiders’ …

Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire talking

Texas Tech coach offers honest take on Brendan Sorsby situation

The Texas Tech Red Raiders might not see star quarterback Brendan Sorsby take a single snap in Lobbock this season. Sorsby entered rehab due to a gambling addiction, and after completing his 35-day rehab, the NCAA announced that the quarterback is …

Brendan Sorsby during a game

Brendan Sorsby posts statement after NCAA eligibility ruling

Brendan Sorsby’s time as the Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback might be over before it even started. On Tuesday, the NCAA denied Sorsby’s request for reinstatement for eligibility after he finished a 35-day inpatient rehab for his …

Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire talking

Texas Tech head coach had words for CFP-snubbed Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have enough heartbreak after missing the College Football Playoff, but Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire added to it with some words. As the Red Raiders prepare for their  Capital One Orange Bowl matchup against No. 5 …

David Bailey in pads

Texas Tech paid a defensive lineman $3 million in NIL

If you’re wondering how Texas Tech became a top-10 team in the country, look no further than their NIL practices. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 8-1 and ranked No. 8 in the first College Football Playoff rankings. They have their best winning …

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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 …

Joel Klatt on the field

Joel Klatt fell victim to perfect announcer jinx on field goal try

The Texas Tech Red Raiders benefited from the rare reverse announcer jinx on Saturday thanks to FOX’s Joel Klatt. The Red Raiders opted to have kicker Stone Harrington attempt a 58-yard field goal with 54 seconds left in the first half of their …

Fernando Carmona stepping on an opponent's ankle

Arkansas player accused of intentionally stepping on opponent during bowl game

An Arkansas lineman is taking heat after video emerged of him seemingly committing a dirty play during Friday’s bowl game. Arkansas defeated Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl by the final score of 39-26. A day after the game on Saturday though, …

Possum being taken off the field at Texas Tech-TCU game

Opossum at TCU-Texas Tech game was furious about being forced off field

An opossum stole the show during Thursday’s college football matchup between TCU and Texas Tech. The Red Raiders defeated the Horned Frogs 35-28 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. The 1-score contest went viral on social media …

Gus Johnson with a headset on

Gus Johnson draws attention for criticism of ‘analytics’

Gus Johnson drew attention on Saturday for his criticism of analytics while calling the TCU-Texas Tech game. TCU beat Texas Tech 34-24 to remain undefeated. The Red Raiders led 17-13 late in the third quarter, though they fell behind 20-17 after …

A Texas Tech fan pushes a Texas player

Texas Tech trying to identify fan who hit Texas player

Texas Tech fans stormed the field following their team’s upset win over rival Texas on Saturday, and police are now looking for one individual who engaged in what the school called “unacceptable” behavior. A video that went viral on …

Texas Tech fan does Horns Down

Texas Tech fan goes viral for ‘Horns Down’ video

One Texas Tech fan may have delivered the most vicious “Horns Down” gesture ever. Barstool Sports personality Dana Beers is making trips around the country in search of a college program to support. On Saturday, he visited Lubbock to test …

Dana Holgorsen with a headset on

Dana Holgorsen gave important advice to Houston fans ahead of Texas Tech game

Dana Holgorsen provided very important tortilla-related advice to Houston players and fans ahead of a Saturday game at Texas Tech.

Patrick Mahomes throwing

Patrick Mahomes to receive 2 major honors from his alma mater

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has an MVP, four Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl MVP in the bag, and is going to add a few more honors to his trophy case this fall. On Saturday, Texas Tech announced that Mahomes was going to be inducted …

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