SaRodorick Thompson
Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson celebrates after sacking Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith in the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Smith leads Texas Tech past Leach's Bulldogs in Liberty Bowl

By Phil Stukenborg Dec. 28, 2021 10:43 PM EST

FILE - Texas Tech interim coach Sonny Cumbie talks to his players on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Leach, Mississippi State take on Texas Tech in Liberty Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 27, 2021 06:17 PM EST

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, left, greets wide receiver Drew Estrada (18) as he runs off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 9 Baylor needs win over Texas Tech, help for Big 12 shot

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 26, 2021 04:31 AM EST

Texas Tech interim coach Sonny Cumbie watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Iowa State at Texas Tech 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 05:09 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates after running 40 yards to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. Oklahoma won 35-23. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 4 Oklahoma looks to keep win streak alive vs. Texas Tech

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

TCU's C.J. Ceasar II (9) tackles Texas Tech's SaRodorick Thompson (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 4 Oklahoma looks to put pieces together vs. Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 28, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

K-State rallies past Texas Tech 25-24, ends Big 12 skid at 8

Oct. 23, 2021 03:38 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kansas State didn't change much at halftime despite trailing Texas Tech by two touchdowns. The outcome wasn't much...

Texas Tech's Henry Colombi (3) passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
TCU runs past Texas Tech 52-31 with pair of 100-yard rushers

Oct. 09, 2021 11:00 PM EDT

TCU's Max Duggan (15) catches the snapped ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
TCU at Texas Tech 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 08:41 PM EDT

Texas Tech quarterback Henry Colombi (3) hands the ball to running back Xavier White (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Garibay's late FG lifts Texas Tech past West Virginia 23-20

By John Raby Oct. 02, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian watches the team play against Rice during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Pass-happy no more: Big 12 teams content to run, run, run

By John Raby Sep. 21, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

Florida International's Max Bortenschlager (12) passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Florida International at Texas Tech 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 10:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough (12) hands off the ball to running back Tahj Brooks (28) against Houston during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Houston. There are a few simple explanations about why Texas Tech hasn't really spread the ball around that much on offense. Ezukanma makes things look so easy with all those big plays while leading the nation in receiving and Tahj Brooks has more than 100 yards rushing in both games with four touchdowns when he wasn't even expected to be the team's top running back. Plus, the Red Raiders (2-0) just haven't run a whole lot of plays. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Not lot of spread for Texas Tech going into game against FIU

Sep. 16, 2021 01:40 PM EDT

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) scores against Texas Tech in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Jackson's 3 TD runs lead No. 21 Oklahoma St past Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 28, 2020 04:07 PM EST

Texas Tech quarterback Henry Colombi (3) looks to pass against Baylor during an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Garibay kicks game-ending FG as Texas Tech rallies 24-23

Nov. 14, 2020 08:11 PM EST

Oklahoma running back Rhamondre Stevenson steps out of bounds under pressure from Texas Tech linebacker Kosi Eldridge during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas.(AP Photo/Mark Rogers)
Rhamondre Stevenson has 3 TDs in return for No. 24 Oklahoma

Oct. 31, 2020 11:54 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Henry Colombi (3) lands in the end zone around West Virginia's Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 24 Oklahoma takes improved ground game to Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 29, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) celebrates with teammate Breece Hall (28) after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run during the second half an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 37-30. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 24 Cyclones guard against letdown as Texas Tech visits

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback K.J. Costello (3) passes in the first half an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2020 10:03 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger passes downfield under pressure from defensive lineman Eli Howard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)
No. 8 Texas rallies to beat Texas Tech 63-56 in overtime

Sep. 26, 2020 08:32 PM EDT