Texas Tech Football

Oklahoma v Texas Tech

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

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

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

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

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Texas Tech's running back Tahj Brooks (28) scored s touchdown against California in the Independence Bowl game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La.

Tahj Brooks ended a pretty notable drought for Texas Tech football in 2023

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Oct 10, 2015; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (21) looks for running room against the Iowa State Cyclones in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

DeAndre Washington’s 2015 season was one of Texas Tech’s most productive ever

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Nov 22, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (21) escapes Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Brian Mills (25) and defensive back Nigel Tribune (34) at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

In 2014, DeAndre Washington became Texas Tech’s 1st 1000 yard rusher in over a decade

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Texas Tech v Kansas State

Ricky Williams’ effort in 1998 produced one of Texas Tech’s best rushing performances

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2024 Big 12 Football Media Days

Byron Hanspard shattered some Texas Tech football records with dominant 1996 season

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Texas v Texas Tech

Byron Hanspard dominated opposing defenses for Texas Tech in 1995

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Texas Tech v Kansas State

Byron Morris really broke through for Texas Tech with a stunning season back in 1993

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Texas v Texas Tech

Byron Morris recorded his first 1000 yard rushing season for Texas Tech in 1992

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West Virginia v Texas Tech

James Gray bulldozed through plenty of Texas Tech’s foes during an absurd 1989 season

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2024 Big 12 Football Media Days

Hadnot was Texas Tech’s first to run for 1000 or more yards in 2 different seasons

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Aug 31, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  A general view of Texas Tech Red Raiders helmets on the bench in the second half during the game against the Abilene Christian Wildcats at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

James Hadnot was TTU’s second to ever run for 1000 or more yards in a single season

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Oct 19, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  A general view of a Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet on the field before the game against the Baylor Bears at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Doug McCutchen set a Texas Tech rushing standard all the way back in 1970

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Nov 2, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Behren Morton (2) throws a pass against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

In 2024, Behren Morton gave Texas Tech its first 3000 yard passer in years

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Nov 18, 2017; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Nic Shimonek (16) throws a pass against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech struggled in 2017, but Nic Shimonek had a ton of passing yards

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Nov 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA;  Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) passes over Baylor Bears defensive back Aiavion Edwards (20) in the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Back in 2016, Patrick Mahomes joined an elite club of Texas Tech quarterbacks 

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Nov 26, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) passes the ball against the Texas Longhorns during the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas Tech beat Texas 48-45. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-Imagn Images

Patrick Mahomes helped restore Texas Tech’s productive passing reputation in 2015

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Meineke Car Care of Texas Bowl - Minnesota v Texas Tech

Seth Doege is among the few Texas Tech QBs to have multiple 4000 yard passing seasons

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Texas Tech v Baylor

Seth Doege continued TTU’s tradition of highly productive passing seasons in 2011

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Texas v Texas Tech

Texas Tech’s first season after the Mike Leach era still had a 3000 yard passer

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Texas Tech v Houston

Texas Tech’s first year after Graham Harrell still featured a 3000 yard passer

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Nov 10, 2007; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Graham Harrell (6) makes a pass against the Texas Longhorns in the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Texas beat Texas Tech 59-43. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-Imagn Images

In 2007 Harrell became 2nd TTU QB to throw for over 3000 yards in 2 different seasons

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Texas Tech v Texas A&M

Graham Harrell’s first season starting for Texas Tech was statistically thrilling

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Alabama Crimson Tide v Texas Tech Red Raiders

Cody Hodges efficiently diced up Big 12 defenses in 2005 for Mike Leach, Texas Tech

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