Texas Tech Stages a Comeback Against Arizona, Rallies After Blowout Loss
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas Tech Stages a Comeback Against Arizona, Rallies After Blowout Loss

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Texas Tech staged a remarkable comeback against Arizona in a thrilling Big 12 matchup. Tahj Brooks shone with three touchdowns, including a 32-yard run that secured the win for Texas Tech. Despite trailing 22-15 in the fourth quarter, the Red Raiders staged a remarkable comeback, ultimately securing the victory with a last-second field goal.

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Texas’ goal-line wall will be tested by Arizona State’s wrecking ball running back Scattebo
22 hours, 10 minutes ago

Texas’ goal-line wall will be tested by Arizona State’s wrecking ball running back Scattebo

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas defense seems to have built a big burnt orange wall at the goal line. “We’ve got big people, and they know how to play a physical brand of football,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said. I think that’s part of our identity.” So here comes Cam Scattebo, Arizona State’s 5-foot-11, 215-pound All-American wrecking ball of a …

Texas beats Clemson 38-24, advances to face Arizona State in College Football Playoff quarters
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1 day, 17 hours ago

Texas beats Clemson 38-24, advances to face Arizona State in College Football Playoff quarters

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Jaydon Blue had the biggest run in the biggest game of the season so far for Texas. Blue ran for 146 yards, dashing 77 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to help the Longhorns beat Clemson 38-24 on Saturday in the first round of the expanded College Football Playoff. “You can’t win if you don’t …

Texas beats Clemson, will face Arizona State in playoff quarterfinals
2 days, 18 hours ago

Texas beats Clemson, will face Arizona State in playoff quarterfinals

LA Times  

Texas running back Jaydon Blue runs ahead of Clemson safety Khalil Barnes to score on a 38-yard run during the Longhorns’ 38-24 win in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday. Jaydon Blue ran 146 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 77-yard burst in the fourth quarter, and Texas beat Clemson 38-24 on Saturday in the …

Tahj Brooks shines in final home game as Texas Tech routs West Virginia 52-15
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tahj Brooks shines in final home game as Texas Tech routs West Virginia 52-15

Live Mint  

LUBBOCK, Texas — Tahj Brooks ran for a season-high 188 yards and three touchdowns in the final home game for Texas Tech's all-time leading rusher, and the Red Raiders rolled to a 52-15 victory over West Virginia on Saturday. Texas Tech kept alive faint hopes for a bid in the Big 12 championship game by winning at least eight games …

Thompson's Second-Half Surge Propels Oklahoma State to Victory Over Green Bay
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thompson's Second-Half Surge Propels Oklahoma State to Victory Over Green Bay

Associated Press  

Oklahoma State dominated the second half against Green Bay, winning 89-76. Bryce Thompson led the Cowboys with 22 points, including 3-for-3 from 3-point distance. The Cowboys outpaced the Phoenix in the second half, outrebounding them 26-13 and scoring 15 points after turnovers. Thompson's second-half outburst helped secure the victory for Oklahoma State.

Baylor Soars to Victory, Ends Home Losing Streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Baylor Soars to Victory, Ends Home Losing Streak

Associated Press  

Baylor emerged victorious against Oklahoma State in a thrilling 38-28 contest, snapping their eight-game home losing streak in the Big 12 conference. Sawyer Robertson shone with three touchdown passes and 345 rushing yards, leading the Bears to their first Big 12 victory at McLane Stadium since 2022. Oklahoma State, on the other hand, suffered their first five-game losing streak since …

Baylor Soars to 59-35 Victory Over Texas Tech, Clinching Homecoming Glory
2 months ago

Baylor Soars to 59-35 Victory Over Texas Tech, Clinching Homecoming Glory

Associated Press  

Baylor dominated Texas Tech 59-35, snapping their eight-game conference losing streak and ending their six-game home winning streak. Sawyer Robertson threw for five touchdowns, with Josh Cameron catching three for the most receiving yards. The Bears' offense scored their most points against an FBS opponent since a 61-6 victory over Kansas on Nov. 30, 2019.

Kansas Dominates Houston, Clinches First Big 12 Victory
2 months ago

Kansas Dominates Houston, Clinches First Big 12 Victory

Associated Press  

Kansas defeated Houston 42-14 in a Big 12 matchup. Jalon Daniels threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns, while Cobee Bryant had three interceptions. The Jayhawks dominated the game from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first four drives and holding a 28-7 lead at halftime. Houston fought back in the second half but could not overcome the deficit.

Brooks runs for 172 yards and 2 TDs, Texas Tech wins 44-41 when Cincinnati misses FG on final play
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brooks runs for 172 yards and 2 TDs, Texas Tech wins 44-41 when Cincinnati misses FG on final play

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LUBBOCK, Texas — Tahj Brooks ran for 172 yards while scoring the tying and go-ahead touchdowns, Behren Morton threw two TDs to Coy Eakin and Texas Tech held on to beat Cincinnati 44-41 on Saturday night when the Bearcats missed a 51-yard field goal attempt on …

Morton throws 2 TD passes, Brooks runs for 117 yards, as Texas Tech spoils ASU’s Big 12 debut 30-22
3 months ago

Morton throws 2 TD passes, Brooks runs for 117 yards, as Texas Tech spoils ASU’s Big 12 debut 30-22

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LUBBOCK, Texas — Behren Morton passed for two touchdowns and 201 yards and Tahj Brooks rushed for 117 yards against a defense that had allowed an average of just 65.3 per game as Texas Tech beat Arizona State 30-22 on Saturday in the Sun Devils’ Big …

Texas Tech ties scoring record for a half in a 66-21 win over North Texas
3 months, 1 week ago

Texas Tech ties scoring record for a half in a 66-21 win over North Texas

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LUBBOCK, Texas — Behren Morton threw four touchdown passes and ran 10 yards for another score as Texas Tech tied a school record with 52 points in the first half of a 66-21 victory over North Texas on Saturday. “I thought that honestly, we went out …

Avery Johnson helps No. 14 K-State dump No. 20 Arizona 31-7 in nonconference matchup of Big 12 foes
3 months, 1 week ago

Avery Johnson helps No. 14 K-State dump No. 20 Arizona 31-7 in nonconference matchup of Big 12 foes

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State delivered Arizona a rude welcome to the Big 12 on Friday night. We’re trying to prove to ourselves that we can sustain this and play at a high level,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. On the next drive, Fifita lazily …

Sam Leavitt’s passing and running rallies Arizona State past Texas State 31-28
3 months, 1 week ago

Sam Leavitt’s passing and running rallies Arizona State past Texas State 31-28

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN MARCOS, Texas — Sam Leavitt passed for a touchdown and ran for another, as Arizona State rallied twice to earn a tough 31-28 win over Texas State on Thursday night. Arizona State is 3-0 heading into the program’s first Big 12 game next week at …

Sam Leavitt shines at QB, Arizona State grabs big lead early and beats Wyoming 48-7
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Leavitt shines at QB, Arizona State grabs big lead early and beats Wyoming 48-7

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TEMPE, Ariz. — Sam Leavitt threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns, Cam Skattebo and DeCarlos Brooks both ran for a touchdown and Arizona State won its first football game as a member of the Big 12, beating Wyoming 48-7 on Saturday night. The Sun Devils …

Texas football made a giant leap, but Sugar Bowl loss to Washington showed lingering flaws
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Texas football made a giant leap, but Sugar Bowl loss to Washington showed lingering flaws

New York Times  

NEW ORLEANS — After Quinn Ewers’ last-ditch pass was knocked down onto the Superdome turf, the clock hit 0:00 and Texas’ renaissance season officially came to an end. “We just couldn’t get him on the ground, and that was probably the most frustrating part,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said. “It just kind of felt like every time they threw it, …

No. 7 Texas overwhelms Texas Tech 57-7 to reach Big 12 championship game
1 year ago

No. 7 Texas overwhelms Texas Tech 57-7 to reach Big 12 championship game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 Texas overwhelmed Texas Tech 57-7 on Friday night to reach the Big 12 championship game. Texas Tech’s Tahj Brooks, ranked third nationally in rushing yards per game with 122.5 coming in, gained 95 on 19 carries. After beating the Longhorns last season in Lubbock, McGuire …

Bo Nix leads No. 6 Oregon past No. 15 Oregon State in rivalry finale, into Pac-12 title game
1 year ago

Bo Nix leads No. 6 Oregon past No. 15 Oregon State in rivalry finale, into Pac-12 title game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 TEXAS 57, TEXAS TECH 7 AUSTIN, Texas — Keilan Robinson returned a kickoff 95 yards for one of his two touchdowns, Bert Auburn made five field goals and Texas overwhelmed Texas Tech to reach the Big 12 championship game. 11 PENN STATE 42, MICHIGAN STATE …

Big 12 goes into final weekend with title game matchup still undetermined
1 year, 1 month ago

Big 12 goes into final weekend with title game matchup still undetermined

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Horned Frogs ended an eight-game losing streak in the series with a 55-24 win last year after Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel, now the Big 12’s top passer, got a concussion early in the game. IMPACT PLAYERS The Big 12 has two of the nation’s top …

No. 7 Texas plays its Big 12 regular-season finale against Texas Tech
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 7 Texas plays its Big 12 regular-season finale against Texas Tech

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KEY MATCHUP Texas Tech RB Tahj Brooks ran for a career-best 182 yards last week against UCF and is second in the Big 12 with 122.5 yards per game. PLAYERS TO WATCH Texas Tech: Sophomore QB Behren Morton has won all five games he has started …

Brooks powers Texas Tech past UCF 24-23 as blocked PAT plays key role
1 year, 1 month ago

Brooks powers Texas Tech past UCF 24-23 as blocked PAT plays key role

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LUBBOCK, Texas — Tahj Brooks ran for a career-high 182 yards while powering a game-clinching drive after E’Maurion Banks blocked a potential tying extra-point kick, and Texas Tech rallied for a 24-23 victory over UCF on Saturday night. In coach Joey McGuire’s debut last season, Texas …

Texas RB Jonathon Brooks honors father’s memory with every touchdown for No. 3 Longhorns
1 year, 2 months ago

Texas RB Jonathon Brooks honors father’s memory with every touchdown for No. 3 Longhorns

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! His arm is tattooed with the Roman numerals for 3-28-22, for March 28, 2022, the date his father James “Skip” Brooks died at age 49 after long struggles with kidney failure. In an offense full of big-play potential, coach Steve Sarkisian calls Brooks a “home run …

Kickoff return, blocked punt spark Texas Tech in 49-28 win over Houston
1 year, 2 months ago

Kickoff return, blocked punt spark Texas Tech in 49-28 win over Houston

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LUBBOCK, Texas — A penalty didn’t nullify a long kickoff return for Texas Tech this time — or the blocked punt that led to another touchdown. Drae McCray returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, Loic Fouonji blocked a punt for one of his two …

Jonathon Brooks and No. 3 Texas beats No. 24 Kansas 40-14 with Jayhawks QB Jalon Daniels out
1 year, 2 months ago

Jonathon Brooks and No. 3 Texas beats No. 24 Kansas 40-14 with Jayhawks QB Jalon Daniels out

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Brooks’ first touchdown came on a 54-yard ru n. His second came after Texas recovered a fourth-down fumble, putting the Longhorns ahead 26-14 late in the third quarter. “We just kept going back to, breaking the other team’s will and being really physical.” Sarkisian said Texas …

A Big 12 matchup of undefeated teams is coming up this week when No. 3 Texas hosts No. 24 Kansas
1 year, 2 months ago

A Big 12 matchup of undefeated teams is coming up this week when No. 3 Texas hosts No. 24 Kansas

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Kansas RB Devin Neal, tied for the Big 12 lead with five rushing touchdowns and fourth averaging 98.5 yards per game, ran for 143 yards with three TDs and caught a touchdown when the Jayhawks last visited Austin two years ago, and got a 57-56 overtime …

Weigman throws for 337 yards as Texas A&M routs Louisiana-Monroe 47-3
1 year, 3 months ago

Weigman throws for 337 yards as Texas A&M routs Louisiana-Monroe 47-3

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Conner Weigman threw for 337 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score in less than three quarters to lead Texas A&M to a 47-3 rout of Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday. “He’s a really good player.” Jiya Wright threw for 95 yards …

Nix, No. 13 Oregon rally past Texas Tech 38-30 as Shough loses to former team
1 year, 3 months ago

Nix, No. 13 Oregon rally past Texas Tech 38-30 as Shough loses to former team

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! without overthinking it?” The Ducks had twice rallied in the fourth quarter behind Nix, who led a 17-play drive with four third-down conversions for a touchdown to get within two then answered Shough’s go-ahead drive with a methodical four-minute march to Lewis’ third and final field …

Wyoming converts on 4th down and 2-point conversion to upset visiting Texas Tech 35-33 in 2OT
1 year, 3 months ago

Wyoming converts on 4th down and 2-point conversion to upset visiting Texas Tech 35-33 in 2OT

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Andrew Peasley completed an 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end John Michael Gyllenborg on a fourth-and-7, and running back Sam Scott punched in the 2-point conversion as Wyoming stunned Texas Tech 35-33 in double-overtime on Saturday night at War Memorial Stadium in the season opener …

Texas State gets 1st win over a Power Five team, winning Kinne’s debut 42-31 at Baylor
1 year, 3 months ago

Texas State gets 1st win over a Power Five team, winning Kinne’s debut 42-31 at Baylor

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! WACO, Texas — TJ Finley threw for 298 yards with three touchdowns and ran for another score as Texas State beat Baylor 42-31 on Saturday night, with the Bobcats getting their first-ever win over a team from a Power Five conference in coach GJ Kinne’s debut. …

No. 15 Texas women on to Big 12 final, sinking Oklahoma St.
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 15 Texas women on to Big 12 final, sinking Oklahoma St.

Associated Press  

— Shaylee Gonzales scored 17 points and Rori Harmon had a double-double and No. 15 Texas advanced to the Big 12 Tournament championship game beating Oklahoma State 64-57 on Saturday. DeYona Gaston scored 14 points, Harmon scored 11 points, distributed 10 assists against a single turnover and grabbed seven rebounds and Shay Holle scored 13 for Texas which had four …

No. 24 TCU hits late FTs, tops Texas Tech after blowing lead
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 24 TCU hits late FTs, tops Texas Tech after blowing lead

Associated Press  

LUBBOCK, Texas — JaKobe Coles knew the injury situation for No. Coles made two free throws with 4.3 seconds remaining, and the Horned Frogs held on for an 83-82 victory Saturday despite blowing a 12-point lead in the final eight minutes. After De’Vion Harmon’s steal and layup put the Red Raiders in front by one with 12 seconds remaining, Coles …

Boone, Oklahoma St blow big lead, recover to top No. 15 TCU
1 year, 10 months ago

Boone, Oklahoma St blow big lead, recover to top No. 15 TCU

Associated Press  

STILLWATER, Okla. — Senior forward Kalib Boone scored a career-high 25 points and Oklahoma State blew a 19-point second-half lead before recovering to beat depleted No. “A hell of a Big 12 game,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton said. “Everybody is in this league.” Oklahoma State took a 12-0 lead as TCU missed its first eight shots and didn’t make …

Miles, No. 18 TCU rally for 67-61 victory over Texas Tech
1 year, 11 months ago

Miles, No. 18 TCU rally for 67-61 victory over Texas Tech

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — A couple of quick traps to start the second half, a couple of turnovers, and No. Mike Miles Jr. scored 23 points, and the Horned Frogs erased an 11-point halftime deficit against Texas Tech for a 67-61 victory in the Big 12 opener for both teams Saturday. “I told them we’re going to get this thing …

Morton, Brooks lift Texas Tech over West Virginia 48-10
2 years, 2 months ago

Morton, Brooks lift Texas Tech over West Virginia 48-10

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LUBBOCK, Texas — Behren Morton threw two touchdown passes, Tahj Brooks ran for two scores and Texas Tech used a fast start to beat West Virginia 48-10 on Saturday. Texas Tech seized control with touchdowns on its first two drives and the Red Raiders’ high-tempo offense …

Smith TD in 2nd OT gets Texas Tech past No. 25 Houston 33-30
2 years, 3 months ago

Smith TD in 2nd OT gets Texas Tech past No. 25 Houston 33-30

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! After Houston’s Bubba Baxa opened the second OT with a 20-yard field goal, Smith broke into the open field and ran untouched to the end zone, sending Texas Tech students and fans streaming onto the field. Baxa kicked a go-ahead 35-yard field goal with 37 seconds …

Florida rallies big in 2nd half, beats Oklahoma State 81-72
2 years, 10 months ago

Florida rallies big in 2nd half, beats Oklahoma State 81-72

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tyree Appleby scored 13 of his season-high 21 points in the second half as Florida rallied after the break and beat Oklahoma State 81-72 on Saturday in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. After trailing by as many as 16 points in the first …

No. 19 Texas Tech taking down top 10s with senior transfers
2 years, 11 months ago

No. 19 Texas Tech taking down top 10s with senior transfers

Associated Press  

Adonis Arms, Kevin Obanor, Bryson Williams and Davion Warren are all seniors who played for smaller programs last season. Together at Texas Tech, with first-year head coach Mark Adams and a handful of returners, they have helped the 19th-ranked Red Raiders take down consecutive top 10 opponents in the Big 12. Arms, Obanor and Williams all scored in double figures …

Boomer: Brooks 2 late TDs, No. 6 Oklahoma beats Texas 55-48
3 years, 2 months ago

Boomer: Brooks 2 late TDs, No. 6 Oklahoma beats Texas 55-48

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kennedy Brooks took the final snap for sixth-ranked Oklahoma, after freshman quarterback Caleb Williams had taken over when Spencer Rattler was again benched in the Red River rivalry game. Rattler was benched early in last year’s game against Texas, but came back after halftime and threw two of his three TDs in the four overtimes the Sooners needed …

Texas stunner: No. 14 Abilene Christian ousts ‘Horns 53-52
3 years, 9 months ago

Texas stunner: No. 14 Abilene Christian ousts ‘Horns 53-52

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Joe Pleasant slowed his breath and calmed himself. Little ol’ Abilene Christian out in West Texas built a program that went toe-to-toe with the University of Texas and it’s an incredible story,” Wildcats coach Joe Golding said. “It’s what March is about.” Abilene Christian and its frantic, havoc-causing defense bounced coach Shaka Smart and the Longhorns out of …

Texas Tech uses 2nd-half surge to get past Utah State 65-53
3 years, 9 months ago

Texas Tech uses 2nd-half surge to get past Utah State 65-53

Associated Press  

— Mac McClung scored 16 points in his first career NCAA Tournament game and Kyler Edwards added 12 to help sixth-seeded Texas Tech pull away from 11th-seeded Utah State 65-53 on Friday. “We told our guys to play fearless, to play with courage and to let it rip,” Red Raiders coach Chris Beard said. We think we can win six …

No. 13 Texas beats No. 12 Oklahoma St for first Big 12 title
3 years, 9 months ago

No. 13 Texas beats No. 12 Oklahoma St for first Big 12 title

Associated Press  

— Texas finally won the Big 12 Tournament championship. “This is a gift to everyone, whether they’ve supported us or not,” said Smart, whose future at Texas was in question after last season. But the most important thing is our guys stayed connected, and I’m just happy they get to experience this feeling.” It’s the first conference tournament title for …

Cunningham shines, Oklahoma St beats No. 18 Texas Tech in OT
3 years, 10 months ago

Cunningham shines, Oklahoma St beats No. 18 Texas Tech in OT

Associated Press  

STILLWATER, Okla. — Cade Cunningham scored 20 points and Oklahoma State got past Texas Tech in overtime for the second time this season, beating the 18th-ranked Red Raiders 74-69 on Monday night. Cunningham, the Big 12’s leading scorer and one of the nation’s top freshmen, put on a show in front of about a dozen NBA scouts and executives, including …

Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45
4 years, 2 months ago

Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Benched early and celebrating late, Spencer Rattler had quite the first experience in a most unusual version of the Red River rivalry. Rattler sat most of the second quarter in favor of Tanner Mordecai after an interception and a fumble, but came back with two of his three scoring passes in overtime as the Sooners bounced back from …

No. 8 Texas rallies to beat Texas Tech 63-56 in overtime
4 years, 2 months ago

No. 8 Texas rallies to beat Texas Tech 63-56 in overtime

The Independent  

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SMU holds on to win first game at Texas State, 31-24
4 years, 3 months ago

SMU holds on to win first game at Texas State, 31-24

Associated Press  

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Shane Buechele threw for 367 yards and a touchdown and SMU held on despite two second-half turnovers to win its first game at Texas State, 31-24 on Saturday in the season opener for both teams. Buechele threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Roberson Jr. in the third quarter that gave the Mustangs the lead for …

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