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Houston takes on Texas Tech following Merchant’s 30-point game
1 day, 6 hours ago

Houston takes on Texas Tech following Merchant’s 30-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Houston Cougars at Texas Tech Red Raiders Lubbock, Texas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston plays Texas Tech after Kierra Merchant scored 30 points in Houston’s 98-40 victory against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. Houston has shot at a 37.1% clip from the …

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Heisman finalist Travis Hunter is AP Big 12 defensive player of year and 1st-team pick as receiver
1 week, 3 days ago

Heisman finalist Travis Hunter is AP Big 12 defensive player of year and 1st-team pick as receiver

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Players at all positions are listed alphabetically with name, school, class, height, weight and hometown; “u-” denotes unanimous selections: First team Offense WR — Travis Hunter, Colorado, Jr., 6-1, 185, Suwanee, Georgia. OG — Luke Kandra, Cincinnati, Sr., 6-4, 320, Cincinnati, Ohio Center — Leif Fautanu, …

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Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment
1 week, 4 days ago

Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment

Associated Press  

Scores of schools have changed conference affiliation over the past century, but the pace has quickened as schools search for more stability and more revenue in the college athletics arms race. 2024 : Boston College, California, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, SMU, Stanford, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest. 2023 : …

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SMU hosts Texas Tech after Embry’s 22-point game
1 week, 5 days ago

SMU hosts Texas Tech after Embry’s 22-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Texas Tech Red Raiders at SMU Mustangs Dallas; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: SMU hosts Texas Tech after Chantae Embry scored 22 points in SMU’s 93-85 loss to the Florida State Seminoles. Texas Tech is fifth in the Big 12 with 11.6 offensive rebounds …

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FAU introduces Zach Kittley, and he promises to bring a high-octane offense to Boca Raton
2 weeks, 2 days ago

FAU introduces Zach Kittley, and he promises to bring a high-octane offense to Boca Raton

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “And he’s been a difference-maker at every level.” Kittley was Texas Tech’s offensive coordinator for the last three seasons. The Red Raiders averaged 435 yards per game over the last three seasons under Kittley, 22nd best among all FBS teams. “I’m about to bring an exciting …

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Texas Tech hires Shiel Wood from Houston to take over as defensive coordinator
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Texas Tech hires Shiel Wood from Houston to take over as defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech is hiring Houston defensive coordinator Shiel Wood for the same position as the Red Raiders begin retooling a unit that finished 15th in the 16-team Big 12 in the regular season. The addition of Wood was announced Wednesday, three days after …

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Zach Kittley finalizes agreement to take over as Florida Atlantic coach
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Zach Kittley finalizes agreement to take over as Florida Atlantic coach

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Kittley — the Texas Tech offensive coordinator for the last three seasons — is the new head coach at FAU, with the deal getting announced on Monday night. “Zach is one of the most innovative offensive minds in the game, and I am confident in his …

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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 …

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CFP rankings: Georgia, Texas, and College Football Playoff madness in Week 14.
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CFP rankings: Georgia, Texas, and College Football Playoff madness in Week 14.

Slate  

At the onset of fall, it was clear that the growth of the College Football Playoff from four teams to 12 would make this season unlike any other. Ole Miss is likely out of the playoff race because it plays miserable Mississippi State this week, and beating a team that goes winless in SEC play should not help the Rebels …

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Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Gonzaga Bulldogs play in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Gonzaga Bulldogs play in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Tech takes on Gonzaga in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. Texas Tech’s average of 6.7 made 3-pointers per game is 1.2 fewer made shots on average than the …

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Florida State Seminoles and the Texas Tech Red Raiders square off in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Florida State Seminoles and the Texas Tech Red Raiders square off in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Florida State Seminoles Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida State squares off against Texas Tech at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. Florida State scores 100.7 points, 47.7 more per …

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Northern Colorado visits Williams and Texas Tech
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Northern Colorado visits Williams and Texas Tech

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Northern Colorado Bears at Texas Tech Red Raiders Lubbock, Texas; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Tech hosts Northern Colorado after Darrion Williams scored 20 points in Texas Tech’s 79-74 victory against the Syracuse Orange. Texas Tech scores 88.3 points and has outscored opponents …

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Texas Tech, West Virginia look to finish strong in Big 12 regular season finale
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Texas Tech, West Virginia look to finish strong in Big 12 regular season finale

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! West Virginia at Texas Tech, Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas Tech by 3 1/2. West Virginia and Texas Tech cling to faint hopes of reaching the Big 12 championship game but must win and get plenty of help. Facts & figures West …

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Wild first season of expanded Big 12 comes down to what should be a chaotic weekend
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Wild first season of expanded Big 12 comes down to what should be a chaotic weekend

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! A wild first season of the expanded Big 12 is down to what should be a chaotic final weekend. The Red Raiders’ junior linebacker leads the Big 12 with 68 tackles, averaging 10.2 per game. Utah was expected to contend for the Big 12 title its …

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Eagle-eyed football fans notice Travis Hunter stuff bizarre item down his pants
1 month, 1 week ago

Eagle-eyed football fans notice Travis Hunter stuff bizarre item down his pants

Daily Mail  

Travis Hunter made a viral moment of an opposing team's odd tradition when the Colorado Buffaloes visited the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday. Travis Hunter just picked up a tortilla on the field and put it in his pants 😭 🤣 Can’t make this up 💀 pic.twitter.com/slfImjZG58 — Bleacher Report November 9, 2024 Colorado star Travis Hunter stuffed a …

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Sanders, Hunter help No. 21 Colorado overcame early deficit in 41-27 win over Texas Tech
1 month, 1 week ago

Sanders, Hunter help No. 21 Colorado overcame early deficit in 41-27 win over Texas Tech

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Buffs led the Red Raiders by two touchdowns before Tech’s Behren Morton threw his second touchdown pass of the game to Jalin Conyers — for 21 yards — with 2:12 left. Tech coach Joey McGuire bemoaned six sacks, three turnovers and a roughing-the-passer call that …

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College football Week 11 odds, picks against the spread: Ole Miss-Georgia, Alabama-LSU and more
1 month, 2 weeks ago

College football Week 11 odds, picks against the spread: Ole Miss-Georgia, Alabama-LSU and more

New York Times  

The initial College Football Playoff rankings have been released, and several games on the Week 11 slate will significantly impact the eventual 12-team field. 16 Ole Miss 3:30 p.m. on Fubo, ABC The big change with the expanded playoff in college football isn’t that it cheapened the regular season. So it’s pretty simple — win on Saturday night to keep …

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TCU vs. Baylor: Horned Frogs Fight for Big 12 Title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TCU vs. Baylor: Horned Frogs Fight for Big 12 Title

Associated Press  

TCU and Baylor clash in a Big 12 showdown, with both teams looking to stay in the race for the championship. TCU, coming off a strong win against Texas Tech, seeks to extend their winning streak against Baylor, which has not won a game against the Horned Frogs since 2022. The key matchup features two offensive coordinators, Kendal Briles and …

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Tech QB Morton Injures Non-Throwing Shoulder in Loss at TCU
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tech QB Morton Injures Non-Throwing Shoulder in Loss at TCU

Associated Press  

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton suffered an injury in the second half of their game against TCU. He injured his left non-throwing shoulder and was replaced by Will Hammond. X-rays were inconclusive, but the team indicated it could be a collarbone injury. Morton was in a sling and was re-evaluated when the team got home.

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How 30-plus College Football Playoff contenders and their conference races collide in the weeks ahead
2 months ago

How 30-plus College Football Playoff contenders and their conference races collide in the weeks ahead

New York Times  

As November approaches, more and more programs’ College Football Playoff hopes are dropping like autumn leaves from the trees. Key games before first CFP rankings: BYU at UCF, Oct. 26; Cincinnati at Colorado, Oct. 26; Texas Tech at Iowa State, Nov. 2. A failed drive for a last-second field goal cost them at Oregon, but games against Penn State, Indiana …

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No. 9 Iowa State completes 14-point comeback to outlast UCF, remain undefeated
2 months ago

No. 9 Iowa State completes 14-point comeback to outlast UCF, remain undefeated

New York Times  

Another night, another undefeated Big 12 team survived with a last-minute comeback at home. How Iowa State pulled off the comeback UCF’s 35 points were the most any team has scored on Iowa State this season, and the Knights averaged 9.1 yards per carry on 39 attempts. Following a 14-7 Iowa State lead in the first quarter, ISU punted on …

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Big 12 Chaos Meter at midseason: Are BYU, Iowa State Playoff-bound? Surprises, disappointments
2 months ago

Big 12 Chaos Meter at midseason: Are BYU, Iowa State Playoff-bound? Surprises, disappointments

New York Times  

Midseason is the perfect time to take stock of the Big 12. The Cougars, picked 13th in the 16-team Big 12 preseason media poll, have surpassed last season’s win total, notching impressive victories over SMU, Kansas State and Arizona. The rest of BYU’s schedule looks favorable, avoiding Iowa State, Texas Tech and Colorado, as the Cougars have sights on the …

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Big 12 Chaos Meter: Can Iowa State, BYU get to midseason unbeaten?
2 months, 1 week ago

Big 12 Chaos Meter: Can Iowa State, BYU get to midseason unbeaten?

New York Times  

We’re closing in on the midway point, and the Big 12 race is still jumbled. Let’s check in on the race: ✅ Holding steady: BYU, Iowa State, Texas Tech, Colorado, Utah 📈Trending up: Kansas State, West Virginia, Arizona State 📉 Trending down: Arizona, UCF 📝 Work to do: Cincinnati ⚠️Danger zone: TCU 🚩 Forget about it: Baylor, Houston, Kansas, Oklahoma …

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Texas Tech, Iowa State and West Virginia carrying the banner for holdovers in new-look Big 12
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas Tech, Iowa State and West Virginia carrying the banner for holdovers in new-look Big 12

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 11, the highest-ranked team in the Big 12 this season — rolled past Baylor 43-21 last Saturday while West Virginia knocked off Oklahoma State 38-14. “It tells you his moxie and his growth.” Iowa State leads the Big 12 in total defense, allowing just 271.6 yards …

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