Texas Tech's Raider Red named 5th sexiest mascot in college football

The report says Raider Red is known for his “gunslingin' spirit and rowdy charm," and he thrives on “energy and switching things up both in the stands and on the sidelines."

Morton and Brooks lead Texas Tech past California 34-14 in Independence Bowl

Behren Morton completed 27 of 43 passes for 256 yards and three first-half touchdowns, leading Texas Tech to a 34-14 victory over California in the Independence Bowl.

Morton throws 2 TDs, Taylor-Demerson has 2 INTs as Texas Tech beats TCU 35-28

Behren Morton threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns, with the go-ahead 44-yard score to Drae McCray with 10 1/2 minutes left, and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson’s second interception was a game-clincher in the final minute as Texas Tech beat TCU 35-28 on Thursday night.

Freshman QB Avery Johnson has 5 rushing TDs as Kansas State beats Texas Tech 38-21

Freshman quarterback Avery Johnson ran for five touchdowns, a first in FBS this season, while sharing time with starter Will Howard, and Kansas State beat Texas Tech 38-21.

Texas Tech beats Baylor 39-14 with 4 TDs by Morton

Behren Morton threw for 180 yards with three touchdowns while running for another score, Tahj Brooks ran 31 times for 170 yards and Texas Tech beat Baylor 39-14.

Kickoff return, blocked punt spark Texas Tech in 49-28 win over Houston

Drae McCray returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, Loic Fouonji blocked a punt for one of his two scores and the Texas Tech offense did the rest in a 49-28 victory over Houston.

West Virginia holds off Texas Tech 20-13

Nicco Marchiol threw a touchdown pass in his first start, CJ Donaldson added a short TD run and West Virginia held off Texas Tech 20-13 in their Big 12 opener.

Texas Tech gets 1st win with 41-3 romp over Tarleton St. after early pick-6

Malik Dunlap returned the first of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Tahj Brooks set a career high with 158 yards rushing and Texas Tech got its first win of the season, beating lower-division Tarleton State 41-3.

Wyoming upsets visiting Texas Tech 35-33 in 2OT

Wyoming stunned Texas Tech 35-33 in double-overtime in the season opener for both teams.

Lost rivalries in the Big 12, including no more Bedlam when Oklahoma and Texas switch to SEC

There will be no more Bedlam in the Big 12, Baylor will say farewell to the only conference rival it has played annually for a century, and the storied Red River rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas will soon take place in a different league.

Texas Tech coach Adams resigns after insensitive comments

The men's basketball coach at Texas Tech resigned after being suspended for comments that were called racially insensitive.

Texas Tech suspends Adams over racially insensitive comment

Athletic director Kirby Hocutt said he was made aware of the incident Friday and issued a written reprimand before deciding to suspend Adams to investigate further.

Texas Tech rallies for wild 51-48 OT victory over Oklahoma

Trey Wolff made a 35-yard field goal in overtime after a tying kick in the final seconds of regulation, and Texas Tech erased an 18-point deficit in a 51-48 win over Oklahoma.