Cameron Dickey News, Rumors, Updates - Texas Tech Red Raiders

Question mark to play Saturday Dickey (ankle) holds a questionable designation for Saturday's clash with Arizona, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Dickey holds a questionable tag for Saturday, but the tailback is still considered to play, so the next 24 to 48 hours will be key to determine his status. Dickey has 287 all-purpose yards this fall and four touchdowns, so if he's cleared to return to action, he'd give the Red Raiders their most reliable option in the backfield.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Arizona Dickey (ankle) is expected to play against Arizona in Week 9, per Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact Dickey is reportedly cleared to practice fully Wednesday, barring any setbacks. Thus, the tailback, who's missed two straight games and hasn't played since Week 5 due to the bye, looks poised to return in a ranked showdown against the Wildcats. Dickey has 287 all-purpose yards this fall and four touchdowns; his return should be a big boost for the Red Raiders.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Williams, Roberts ignite No. 10 Texas Tech in 53-25 win over Arizona State

J’Koby Williams ran for a career-high 165 yards with two touchdowns after an early fumble, Ben Roberts returned an interception for a touchdown and No. 10 Texas Tech overwhelmed Ar...

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Out for Weeks 7 and 8 Dickey (ankle) is out for Texas Tech's upcoming game Saturday against Arizona State and subsequent matchup Oct. 24 at Cincinnati, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Dickey being out Weeks 7 and 8 indicates that the earliest he can play again is Oct. 31 against Arizona. After five games, his 2026 season features four touchdowns from 57 rushing attempts for 242 yards, 4.2 averaged per carry. J'Koby Williams and Quinten Joyner will have to be relied on in the backfield for what is remaining in the month of October.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined vs. Sun Devils Dicky (ankle) is out against Arizona State on Saturday, per RedRaiderSports.com.

Impact Dickey sprained his ankle at Colorado, and though he had a bye week to get right, he won't play in Week 7 against Arizona State. J'Koby Williams and Quinten Joyner figure to lead the way on the ground for the Red Raiders against the Sun Devils come Saturday afternoon.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle sprain, return time unclear Dickey suffered a sprained ankle during Saturday's game at Colorado and his return timeline is unclear, though he did not sustain a season-ending injury, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Dickey's high ankle sprain explains why he only logged four carries Saturday at Colorado. If he is out long-term, that means more of Texas Tech's backfield rushes will go to his backups, like J'Koby Williams and Quinten Joyner. Even though Dickey's injury is not season-ending, him being out long-term could cause a huge dent in Texas Tech's offense, as last year's and this year's Red Raiders heavily relied on his running. For 2026, Dickey already has five touchdowns in as many games, combined with 57 rushing attempts for 242 yards.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Still searching for momentum Dickey posted four carries for 15 yards during Saturday's 29-7 victory over Colorado.

Impact Dickey was unable to carve out a significant fantasy impact against Colorado as Texas Tech spread work across the backfield and relied heavily on its defense to secure the win. With J'Koby Williams leading the way and Quinten Joyner finding the end zone, Dickey's path to consistent fantasy relevance remains dependent on either increased volume or a larger role near the goal line.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Takes control of the backfield Dickey logged 12 carries for 91 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in all two targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 49-14 victory versus Sam Houston State.

Impact Dickey delivered his best fantasy performance yet after a quiet start to the season. His workload and efficiency were both encouraging signs that he's emerging as the lead back in the Red Raider offense. While both J'Koby Williams and Quinten Joyner continued to see work in the backfield, Dickey was clearly the most productive and efficient option, strengthening his case as the Red Raiders' lead back entering Big 12 play.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Romaine has 2 quick pick-6s as No. 11 Texas Tech beats Sam Houston 49-14 for 11th home win in row

Texas Tech linebacker Austin Romaine became the first FBS player in 13 years to return two interceptions for touchdowns on consecutive throws, Cameron Dickey ran for two scores and...

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Cashes in as Texas Tech's go-to finisher Dickey tallied 16 rushes for 65 yards and one touchdown and hauled in his only target for 13 yards during Friday's 28-26 victory over Houston.

Impact Dickey scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter that ultimately proved to be the difference. For fantasy managers, the most important takeaway is that Dickey continues to handle valuable scoring opportunities in one of the Big 12's most explosive offenses. Through three games, Dickey is emerging as the trusted power back and preferred option near the goal line. While Texas Tech has multiple backs involved, his usage against a ranked Houston defense reinforces the idea that he can produce even when volume isn't overwhelming. Looking ahead, Dickey profiles as the safest fantasy back in this backfield. The workload split may cap his weekly ceiling, but his consistent red-zone involvement makes him a strong flex play with RB2 upside over the next few weeks. As long as Texas Tech keeps creating scoring chances, Dickey should remain a weekly fantasy consideration.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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Grip on backfield loosens Dickey posted 10 rushes for 21 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 35-24 victory against Oregon State.

Impact Dickey did find the endzone for the first time this season after exploding for 16 total scores in 2025. The concern for fantasy managers is that J'Koby Williams has started to separate himself with more explosive production and a larger workload. Dickey still has value as part of the rotation and near the goal line, but the backfield is beginning to tilt towards Williams as the preferred fantasy option heading into conference play.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hammond throws go-ahead touchdown pass and No. 13 Texas Tech downs Oregon State 35-24

Will Hammond hit Coy Eakin with a 32-yard touchdown pass with 6:31 left to put Texas Tech in front and the No. 13 Red Raiders went on to a 35-24 victory over resilient Oregon State...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Workload worth watching Dickey compiled 14 carries for 48 yards and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 33-10 victory versus Abilene Christian.

Impact Dickey was part of Texas Tech's three-man backfield rotation in the season-opener, though the distribution of touches suggested the Red Raiders are comfortable mixing personnel depending on the situation. While J'Koby Williams and Quinten Joyner found the end zone, Dickey's involvement reinforced that he remains a meaningful piece of the rushing attack moving forward. The challenge for fantasy managers will be projecting volume in what appears to be a committee approach. For now, Dickey profiles as a stash candidate whose value could rise quickly if he begins separating himself from the pack.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Could split backfield again Dickey could potentially split snaps with two other running backs in the upcoming 2026-27 season, per Don Williams of Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact Dickey shared the backfield with J'Koby Williams last season for Texas Tech but saw a bigger workload than his backup. The Doak Walker Award semifinalist might have to share snaps this season with Williams and Quinten Joyner (knee), who is on pace to play after missing the 2025 season. Head coach Joey McGuire noted how the running backs are seen as 1A, 1B, and 1C in his mind. Last season, the tailback rushed for 1,124 yards and found the end zone 14 times on the ground.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Logs 29 rushing yards, zero TDs Dickey compiled 11 carries for 29 yards during Thursday's 23-0 defeat against Oregon.

Impact For 2025, 29 is Dickey's second-lowest rushing yards across any game. The running back's lowest is 10 from Week 2 at Kent State, but unlike then, he did not score multiple touchdowns Thursday. Dickey not scoring a TD is surprising, considering his 2025 calendar year includes 16 across 13 games. For the season, he logged 209 carries and 25 receptions with 1,348 all-purpose yards, 1,124 rushing and 224 receiving.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

TD during Big 12 Championship Game Dickey compiled 18 rushes for 72 yards and one touchdown and caught 4 of 7 targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 34-7 victory versus Brigham Young.

Impact Off a wildcat formation, Dickey received a snapped ball and ran more than 10 yards for Tech's second touchdown Saturday against BYU. For 2025, the running back's latest TD is his 16th. Dickey is one of this year's few tailbacks whose seasons include double-digit touchdowns and games but more TDs than matchups, an impressive breakout.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Tech Crushes BYU In Big 12 Title Game, Will Likely Earn 1st-Round CFP Bye

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DECEMBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Texas Tech Crushes BYU In Big 12 Title Game, Will Likely Earn 1st-Round CFP Bye

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DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

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