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Patrick Mahomes cheers Texas high school football star's commitment
Cypress Falls (Texas) linebacker Kaleb Burns committed to Texas Tech over SMU, Houston and Baylor among others on Monday. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound linebacker is a 3-star prospect and the reigning UIL District 16 Defensive Player of the Year.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football district predictions, state rankings for Lubbock, South Plains
With about a month until the first football practices of the upcoming season, the projections from Dave Campbell's Texas Football are out. Here's a look at what the magazine sees for teams from Lubbock and the South Plains. Dave Campbell's Texas Football district predictions. Playoff picks shown in order of...
Texas Tech alum secures 2024 Olympic spot, headed to Paris
LUBBOCK, Texas– Former Red Raider Monae’ Nichols secured a spot on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Track and field team on Saturday night, according to a post from the Texas Tech Track & Field and Cross Country. Nichols moved from 4th to 3rd place after hitting the Olympic standard of 6.86 meters on her final jump. […]
Big 12 football preseason poll and awards announced
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Texas Tech’s Tahj Brooks and Drae McCray headlined the accolades collected by the Red Raiders from the Big 12 in its annual preseason awards, which was announced by the league on Tuesday. The duo was named to the 2024 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team while the preseason poll revealed the Red Raiders were voted to finish ninth in the new-look 16-team league heading into this season.
Old Big 12 rival takes two Nebraska offensive lineman from Huskers' back yard
It’s not very often that any Power 4 team comes into Nebraska football’s own back yard and grabs not one, but two players. It’s almost entirely unheard of for that school to grab them on the same day, within minutes of each other. And it’s sure seems like it’s almost certainly the first time it’s ever happened that a former Big 12 rival like Texas Tech pulled that trick off.
Texas Tech Star First Baseman Gavin Kash Announces Transfer
Texas Tech first baseman Gavin Kash won't have to go too far for his next program. The star first baseman will be taking his talents to College Station and playing for Texas A&M after playing for Texas Tech. This is a big-time addition for the Aggies since Kash has been one of the top players ...
Red Raider Alaysha Johnson, Midland’s Bryce Hoppel qualify for Paris Olympics
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - With Red Raiders and West Texas athletes trying to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics, on the final day of trials, a wide range of emotions was felt Sunday at Historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Fresh off her win in Saturday’s semifinal heat, Alaysha Johnson,...
Reigning Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year Mihyia Davis Transferring to Texas Tech
The 2024 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year and former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns outfielder Mihyia Davis has announced her intentions to transfer to Texas Tech. Of course, that is also the new university for former UL head coach Gerry Glasco. Cajuns fans knew it was only a matter of...
Glasco announces additions to coaching staff
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech head coach Gerry Glasco announced Tuesday additions to his coaching staff with assistant coach Hunter Veach as well as Hunter Goldsmith Veach as the program's Director of Operations. Veach will join the staff as the primary defensive coach. While with the Ragin' Cajuns, his...
One national publication gives unexciting bowl projection for Texas Tech
For most programs, making it to a bowl game is the minimum bar to clear each season. However, the Texas Tech football program has loftier aspirations than simply scratching its way to the postseason in 2024. One national publication, though, projects that's exactly what will happen for the Red Raiders....
NIL Deals at Texas Tech Support Local Charities
Texas Tech University is changing the way student-athletes think about NIL deals. The Matador Club, and a new partnership from Two Docs Brewing, allow student-athletes to reach pay day while supporting non-profits and local businesses. And what could pair better with college football, than a good beer?. Two Docs Brewing...
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