Erik Ezukanma
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

Texas Tech WR Ezukanma headed to NFL, out for Liberty Bowl

Dec. 23, 2021 07:52 PM EST
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech receiver Erik Ezukanma is skipping the Liberty Bowl and his final two seasons of eligibility to pursue a career in the NFL. ...

Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) is brought down shy of a first downm forcing a turnover on downs, by Oklahoma State safety Kolby Harvell-Peel (31), safety Sean Michael Flanagan (18) and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (20) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 9 Oklahoma State takes its B12 title chase to Texas Tech

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 06:24 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Eyeing Big 12 title, No. 9 Oklahoma St visits Texas Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 18, 2021 02:20 PM 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

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell greets fans as he runs to the field before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Coaching chatter overshadows Iowa State's trip to Texas Tech

Nov. 11, 2021 12:30 PM EST

Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) runs in for a touchdown ahead of Texas Tech defensive back Malik Dunlap (8) during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Williams throws 6 TD passes, No. 4 Oklahoma routs Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 30, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) runs ahead of Texas Tech defensive back Malik Dunlap (8) for a touchdown during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Texas Tech at Oklahoma 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 05:23 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 quarterback Henry Colombi (3) looks to pass against Kansas during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Texas Tech looking to stack Big 12 wins as Kansas St. visits

Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Texas Tech quarterback Henry Colombi (3) looks to pass against Kansas during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Colombi, Texas Tech run all over Kansas in 41-14 drubbing

Avery Osen Oct. 16, 2021 07:38 PM EDT

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean looks to pass against Texas Tech during in first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Texas Tech at Kansas 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 05:41 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 coach Matt Wells reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas Tech, TCU meet after different results to bad losses

Oct. 07, 2021 01:48 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 Tech quarterback Henry Colombi (3) is sacked by Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas Tech goes for 3rd straight win over WVU with backup QB

By John Raby Sep. 30, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

Texas running back Roschon Johnson (2) celebrates his touchdown run against Texas Tech with Jake Majors (65) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas Tech at Texas 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:59 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Tyler Shough (12) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida International, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas and Texas Tech both need big bounce from Big 12 opener

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 23, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Florida International's Nate Jefferson (6) scores a touchdown around Texas Tech's Malik Dunlap (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Shough, Texas Tech shake off slow start to down FIU 54-21

By Randy Rosetta Sep. 18, 2021 11:00 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