Texas Tech Red Raiders News

Nov 9, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Behren Morton (2) passes against the Colorado Buffalos in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech somehow sits in middle of Big 12 in 2025 preseason ESPN FPI rankings

3 thoughts on where Texas Tech sits in ESPN’s 2025 preseason FPI rankings

Where does Texas Tech currently sit in the 2025 preseason FPI rankings?

Josh Kelly provided Texas Tech with its 1st 1000 yard receiving season under McGuire

Nov 3, 2018; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Antoine Wesley (4) enters the field before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Antoine Wesley was Texas Tech’s final 1000 yard receiver under Kliff Kingsbury

Sep 23, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Keke Coutee (2) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Keke Coutee put together a remarkable season in the post Mahomes era for Texas Tech

Oct 15, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Jonathan Giles (9) is tackled by West Virginia Mountaineers defensive back Antonio Crawford (1) at Jones AT&T Stadium. West Virginia defeated Texas Tech 48-17. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech WR Jonathan Giles thrived catching passes from Patrick Mahomes in 2016

Kansas State v Texas Tech

Jakeem Grant was the 2nd with over 1000 receiving yards during TTU’s Kingsbury era

Texas Tech v Oklahoma

Texas Tech tight end Jace Amaro really shined in Kliff Kingsbury’s offense in 2013

Nov 3, 2012; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Darrin Moore (14) rushes against Texas Longhorns corner back Carrington Byndom (23) in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Texas defeated Texas Tech 31-22. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech’s Darrin Moore gained 1000 receiving yards alongside Eric Ward in 2012

Arizona State v Texas Tech

Texas Tech football fans distrust praise provided by rival Big 12 coach

Sep 21, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Kenny Dillingham visits with Big 12 Official Lawrence Doss in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham confused CFB fans as he heaped praise on Texas Tech

Nov 16, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders receiver Eric Ward (18) catches a touchdown pass in the first quarter against Baylor Bears cornerback K.J. Morton (8) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Eric Ward had one of Texas Tech’s 1st 1000 yard receiving seasons after the Leach era

November 1, 2008; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (5) breaks free from Texas Longhorns corner back Curtis Brown (3) to score the game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter at Jones AT&T Stadium. Texas Tech beat Texas 39-33. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-Imagn Images

Crabtree in 2008 became Texas Tech’s 3rd to have multiple 1000 yard receiving seasons

Oklahoma v Texas Tech

Danny Amendola was Texas Tech’s perfect complement for Michael Crabtree in 2007

NCAA Football - Texas Tech vs TCU - September 16, 2006

In 2006, Joel Filani joined a pretty exclusive group at for Texas Tech receivers

Texas Tech Red Raiders v Texas Longhorns

Joel Filani was Texas Tech’s only 1000 yard receiver during the 2005 season

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts before the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

This NFL QB comparison shows what Texas Tech fans already knew about Patrick Mahomes

Texas Tech's Cameron Dickey (33) runs with the ball during the AutoZone Liberty Bowl between Arkansas and Texas Tech in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, December 27, 2024.

CBS Sports 2025 preseason projections has 6 Big 12 teams missing out on bowl games

Head coach Joey McGuire offers words of encouragement before the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

CBS 2025 preseason bowl projection puts Texas Tech in matchup with fellow Texas team

Texas Tech vs Kansas

Texas Tech had a very impressive duo in Trey Haverty and Jarrett Hicks in 2004

Texas Tech Raiders v Kansas Jayhawks

Jarrett Hicks started the 2004 Texas Tech football season in such an impressive way

Carlos Francis runs by defense

Carlos Francis was Texas Tech’s 3rd receiver with over 1000 yards back in 2003

Oklahoma v Texas Tech

Nehemiah Glover certainly thrived in Mike Leach’s Air Raid at Texas Tech back in 2003

Oklahoma v Texas Tech

Texas Tech finally had a WR with multiple 1000 yard receiving seasons after 2003

Oklahoma v Texas Tech

Wes Welker became 2nd Texas Tech WR with 1000 yards in a single season back in 2002

A Texas Tech helmet is seen before the the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Lloyd Hill was Texas Tech’s 1st to rack up 1000 receiving yards in a single season

Nov 30, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Tahj Brooks (28) runs the ball against West Virginia Mountaineers defensive back Anthony Wilson Jr. (12) in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Tahj Brooks became TTU’s 5th ever to run for 1000 or more yards in multiple seasons