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College Football Rankings: Where Michigan Landed After Its Week 1 Hail Mary Win

FOX Sports' RJ Young shares his latest college football rankings after a long Week 1.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Football Rankings: Where Michigan Landed After Its Week 1 Hail Mary Win

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders 🏈 FOX College Football

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders 🏈 FOX College Football

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Kirk Francis - Records stats in backup role Francis was 0-for-1 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 33-10 victory against Abilene Christian.

Impact Francis saw action as a reserve and was able to get on the stat sheet during his appearance. While any playing time is notable, there was nothing from this outing to suggest a meaningful shift in his position on the depth chart. He's not currently a fantasy consideration outside of extremely deep leagues.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stone Harrington - Carries fantasy managers with monster opener Harrington connected on 4 of 4 field goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries during Saturday's 33-10 victory versus Abilene Christian.

Impact Harrington turned in one of the best kicking performances of opening weekend, connecting on field goals from 23, 28, 33, and 45 yards while also converting all of his extra-point attempts. The Red Raiders consistently moved the ball but stalled in scoring territory often enough to give Harrington plenty of opportunities to pile up fantasy points. His ability to convert from multiple distances were especially encouraging, highlighting both his reliability and scoring upside. As long as Texas Tech's offense continues generating red-zone chances, Harrington will remain one of the top kicking options in fantasy formats.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Terrance Carter Jr. - Remains a key piece of passing attack Carter had three receptions (on four targets) for 28 yards during Saturday's 33-10 victory over Abilene Christian.

Impact Carter didn't produce the headline-grabbing numbers of Kenny Johnson or Malcolm Simmons in Texas Tech's season opener, but the talented tight end remains an important part of the Red Raiders' offense. With Will Hammond throwing for nearly 300 yards in his return from injury, Texas Tech showed it has plenty of weapons capable of contributing on a weekly basis. Carter's combination of size and receiving ability should keep him involved, particularly in scoring situations as the season progresses. He remains a viable option at a position where consistent opportunities can be difficult to find, especially as Hammond continues to get comfortable operating the offense.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Malcolm Simmons - Delivers the knockout blow Simmons gathered in his only target for 64 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-10 win against Abilene Christian.

Impact Simmons supplied the game's biggest offensive play when he turned a fourth-quarter reception into a 64-yard TD from QB Will Hammond. The long score accounted for Texas Tech's only passing touchdown of the night and showcased the explosive-play ability that makes Simmons an intriguing fantasy asset. Even if his weekly target volume fluctuates, his speed and big-play potential give him the ability to change a fantasy matchup with a single touch. Simmons enters net week as an appealing upside play in formats that reward explosive production.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Coy Eakin - Better days are ahead Eakin reeled in all two targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 33-10 win over Abilene Christian.

Impact Eakin wasn't among Texas Tech's statistical leaders in the opener, but fantasy managers shouldn't overreact to one game in a deep and talented receiving corps. The Red Raiders spread the ball around while working QB Will Hammond back into action, leading to modest production across much of the receiver room. Eakin remains an important piece of the offense and should continue seeing opportunities as the season progresses. He's worth holding as a potential bounce-back candidate heading into Week 2.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kenny Johnson - Leads the way on opening night Johnson notched four receptions (on six targets) for 76 yards during Saturday's 33-10 victory over Abilene Christian.

Impact Johnson emerged as Texas Tech's top receiver in the season opener, consistently giving QB Will Hammond a reliable target underneath and over the middle. Although he didn't find the end zone, Johnson led the Red Raiders in receiving yardage and looked like a focal point of the passing attack throughout the night. In an offense that should be more explosive than it showed against Abilene Christian, Johnson's volume is an encouraging sign for fantasy managers. He remains a strong starting option heading into next week's matchup.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Quinten Joyner - Strikes early for the Red Raiders Joyner notched 10 carries for 43 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-10 win versus Abilene Christian.

Impact Joyner wasted little time making an impact, scoring on a 14-yard TD run during Texas Tech's opening drive of the season. His early usage underscores the coaching staff's confidence in him, even as the Red Raiders continue to rotate multiple backs. Joyner's explosiveness gives him weekly big-play potential, though sharing touches with J'Koby Williams and Cameron Dickey may create some volatility. Even so, he remains a fantasy-relevant contributor in one of the Big 12's better offenses.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

J'Koby Williams - Turns efficiency into a TD Williams logged 13 carries for 71 yards and one touchdown and caught all eight targets for 57 yards during Saturday's 33-10 win against Abilene Christian.

Impact Williams helped set the tone early for Texas Tech, scoring on a five-yard TD run as part of a balanced offensive attack. He led the Red Raiders with 71 rushing yards on 13 carries and looked comfortable operating as one of the primary options in the backfield. The combination of volume and passing game usage makes Williams one of the more attractive fantasy options in this committee. He should remain firmly in flex consideration heading into next week.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Dickey - 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will Hammond - Shakes off the rust in triumphant return Hammond was 26-for-33 passing for 298 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 33-10 victory over Abilene Christian.

Impact Hammond's long-awaited return from a season-ending knee injury was a successful one. While the Red Raiders settled for four field goals and left some points on the field, Hammond consistently moved the offense and finished with an impressive completion rate in his first game action in more than ten months. The highlight of the night was a 64-yard TD strike to Malcolm Simmons late in the fourth quarter that helped put the game away. With the rust seemingly behind him and a talented supporting cast around him, Hammond remains firmly in the QB1 conversation heading into next week's road matchup against Oregon State.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will Hammond tosses TD in return from injury as No. 12 Texas Tech beats Abilene Christian 33-10

Will Hammond threw for 298 yards and a touchdown in his return from last year’s season-ending knee injury and No. 12 Texas Tech beat Abilene Christian 33-10 in the opener for the d...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Texas Tech J'Koby Williams rushes for 5-yard TD, extending lead over Abilene Christian

Texas Tech J'Koby Williams rushes for 5-yard TD, extending lead over Abilene Christian

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Texas Tech football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup | Sporting News The Red Raiders will try and make a statement this season.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texas Tech Quinten Joyner rushes for 14-yard TD, taking lead over Abilene Christian

Texas Tech Quinten Joyner rushes for 14-yard TD, taking lead over Abilene Christian

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Texas Tech to be without two defensive starters in week on against Abilene Christian According to Chris Level of the Texas Tech football radio broadcast pregame show, the Red Raiders will be missing three key defensive player...

6 DAYS AGO • WRECKEMRED.COM

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6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Texas Tech vs. Abilene Christian Prediction, Odds, Pick For College Football Week 1

Get the latest odds, prediction and pick for the Week 1 Texas Tech-Abilene Christian game, as well as information on how to watch.

SEPTEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Texas Tech vs. Abilene Christian Prediction, Odds, Pick For College Football Week 1

Tommy Castellanos - Available to play Saturday Castellanos will be available to play Saturday against Abilene Christian, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Castellanos completed the required practiced before being deemed prepared to play. The Florida State transfer's role is still up in the air, as there have been reports stating he could be used in a hybrid role between quarterback and wide receiver.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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SEPTEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 3 • SI.COM

NCAA Clears Cincinnati Of Wrongdoing In Brendan Sorsby Gambling Investigation

The NCAA has cleared the University of Cincinnati of any wrongdoing in its investigation of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

SEPTEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

NCAA Clears Cincinnati Of Wrongdoing In Brendan Sorsby Gambling Investigation