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ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit hypes up Texas Tech QB Will Hammond ahead of 2026 season Many Texas Tech fans complain that the national media has a bias against the Red Raiders. Certainly, there have been more than a few pundits...

21 HOURS AGO • WRECKEMRED.COM

Texas Tech seeks Big 12 repeat while BYU among teams trying to be 7th different champ in 7 seasons

The Big 12 Conference has had six different champions in the past six seasons

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

No. 12 Texas Tech expects repeat after 1st Big 12 title and playoff appearance last year

Texas Tech expects to do it again after winning its first Big 12 championship and making the 12-team College Football Playoff last season

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

It Has Never Been Harder To Win In College Football Than In 2026

You're about to watch the most competitive season of college football ever.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

It Has Never Been Harder To Win In College Football Than In 2026

Pitt eyes getting out of the ACC's mushy middle after consecutive late-season collapses

The Pittsburgh Panthers aim to rise in the ACC after a late slide ended a promising season in 2025

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

2026 College Football Playoff Odds: Irish Heavily Favored To Make Field

With college football season right around the corner, see which teams are favored to make the 12-team postseason tournament.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Playoff Odds: Irish Heavily Favored To Make Field

Texas puts 4 players on preseason AP All-America team; 14 of the 27 first-team picks are from SEC

Texas led all teams with four players named to the preseason Associated Press All-America team and the Southeastern Conference had 14 of the 27 first-team selections

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Texas Tech Receives Intriguing Ranking in Preseason AP Top-25 Texas Tech has received its preseason AP Top 25 ranking ahead of the 2026 season, giving the Red Raiders plenty to prove heading into the ne...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

2026 College Football Odds: Texas Tech Looks To Make It Two In A Row

After a historic 2025 season, can Texas Tech repeat as Big 12 champions? Check out the odds.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Odds: Texas Tech Looks To Make It Two In A Row

Big Ten Takes Top Spots And SEC Leads With 9 Teams In 1st AP Top 25 Of 2026

Ohio State and Oregon give the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason rankings for the first time in...

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten Takes Top Spots And SEC Leads With 9 Teams In 1st AP Top 25 Of 2026

The Latest: Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in preseason Top 25 college football poll

Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP Top 25, giving the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in the preseason rankings for just the second time ever

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Texas Tech August Headlines and More Texas Tech has been in the news more than other athletic programs in recent months, primarily involving the Red Raiders football program but...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

10 Most Impactful Players for Texas Tech Football this Season Here is a closer look at ten Red Raiders who look to have meaningful and positive impacts for this upcoming season in Texas Tech's quest to...

AUGUST 15 • SI.COM

Will Hammond - Continues to look sharp Hammond (knee) continues to look sharp in Texas Tech's practices, Lane Selph of On3.com reports.

Impact Thursday saw Texas Tech's team continue its fall camp with quarterback passes, and Hammond's throwing arm showed no signs of being physically affected, as he worked well in rhythm with the Red Raiders' top wideouts. All signs point to him being available for Week 1, which will see the Red Raiders host Abilene Christian on Sept. 5. Ideally for Hammond, he can enter the regular season fully healthy and finish it without any health problems, which was not the case in 2025.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Big 12 Conference Prediction, Odds for 2026 College Football Season (Texas Tech Favored to Win Back-to-Back Titles) Six different teams have won the Big 12 Championship Game over the past six years, with the Texas Tech Red Raiders being the most recent win...

AUGUST 12 • SI.COM

Will Hammond - Full participant in practice Hammond (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, according to Jarret Johnson of 247Sports.com.

Impact Hammond is still sporting a brace coming off an ACL injury, which isn't much of a surprise, but the fact that he was a full participant Tuesday continues to show the star signal-caller is trending in the right direction to be available for the season opener against Abilene Christian on Sep. 5 in Week 1.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Texas A&M Turns Down Texas Tech's Offer to Play Future Non-Conference Game The Texas A&M Aggies are not interested in rekindling an old Big 12 rivalry with the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

College Football Offseason Buzz: UCLA Hires Ex-NFL QB Derek Carr As Special Advisor

The college football news cycle never stops. With that in mind, here's a tracker of offseason buzz across the sport.

AUGUST 11 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Offseason Buzz: UCLA Hires Ex-NFL QB Derek Carr As Special Advisor

J'Koby Williams - Continues to stand out Williams stood out in Monday's practice due to his receiving ability, according to Lane Selph of On3.com.

Impact Williams has been getting some work at slot receiver to begin Texas Tech's fall camp, and his showing Monday backed that up. Williams looked extremely comfortable operating in space and created separation during his reps, including one in which he had All-Big 12 linebacker Ben Roberts fooled on the route. Expect Williams to see plenty of work as a receiver regardless of whether he has a big role out of the backfield.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

J'Koby Williams - Working as slot receiver Williams has been practicing at slot receiver to begin Texas Tech's fall camp, per Jarret Johnson of 247Sports.com.

Impact This is an interesting development for Williams as he was one of the Red Raider's lead backs last season. He has taken reps at wide receiver during fall camp as Texas Tech seeks ways to utilize its deep running back unit. While Williams will continue to see work in the backfield, the coaching staff could potentially plan to leverage his versatility by using him as a target in the passing game. Last season he hauled in 35 receptions for 388 yards and two touchdowns.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Chris "The Bear" Fallica's Best College Football Win, Win-Total Bets

Will TTU nab more wins than Texas? Is UNC staring at another year of futility? "The Bear" gives his take on that and more ahead of the seaso...

AUGUST 7 • FOX SPORTS

Chris "The Bear" Fallica's Best College Football Win, Win-Total Bets

Brendan Sorsby sends 2-word message as GF Gretchen shows off Texas Tech era 51 days after QB parted ways with Red Raiders over gambling history Brendan Sorsby's college football journey was cut short this summer after gambling allegations derailed his plans.

AUGUST 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Quinten Joyner - Back in action Joyner (knee) is active as the Red Raiders open fall camp, Lane Selph of On3.com reports.

Impact Joyner, who sustained a torn ACL ahead of the 2025 season, is back on the field to as Texas Tech prepares for a Week 1 opener against Abilene Christian. The 5-foot-11 junior logged 63 carries for 478 yards and three touchdowns during his 2024 season with USC, adding on 12 receptions for 89 yards and a score through the air. Joyner is expected to play a significant role this fall.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will Hammond - Throwing but sporting brace Hammond (knee) was spotted throwing on the first day of camp Wednesday but was also sporting a brace on his repaired knee, according to Jarret Johnson of 247Sports.

Impact Hammond is coming off a torn ACL, so he's clearly trending in the right direction, but seeing him with a brace on his knee suggests he might not be fully recovered. Hammond is still expected to be available for the season opener against Abilene Christian on Sep. 5, but his progression in the coming weeks will determine just how ready he is for the campaign opener.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Tech football officially enters Will Hammond era The Texas Tech football program officially announced its new starting quarterback for the 2026 college football season on Friday. Will Hammo...

JULY 25 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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