The petty, wonderful and delightfully weird rise of Horns Down
The anti-Texas sign that unites the Big 12 and rivals beyond has been around for more than 60 years but really took on a life of its own over the past 12 months.
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Big 12 preview: The Oklahoma QB machine adds Jalen Hurts
Can Oklahoma stay on top while replacing another Heisman winner? Is Texas, you know, back? And what should we expect from Les Miles at Kansas? We answer all the Big 12's burning questions for 2019.
Texas Tech's Scott out of hospital after shooting
John Scott III, the Texas Tech defensive lineman injured in a shooting near a student apartment complex pool last weekend in Lubbock, Texas, has been released from the hospital, the school announced Sunday.
Mannix to be eligible at Texas Tech with waiver
An NCAA waiver will allow McLane Mannix, who transferred to Texas Tech from Nevada in January, to play next season for the Red Raiders.
Suspect in shooting of Texas Tech DL in custody
A 24-year-old man sought in the shooting of Texas Tech freshman defensive lineman John Scott III and a woman has turned himself in to Lubbock police.
Texas Tech DL John Scott III injured in shooting
Texas Tech redshirt freshman defensive lineman John Scott III was one of two people injured in a shooting near a student apartment complex pool in Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday.
Texas Tech adds grad transfers from Utah, PSU
Texas Tech has added a pair of graduate transfers in running back Armand Shyne from Utah and defensive back Zech McPhearson out of Penn State.
Ex-starting QB Carter to transfer from TTU
Texas Tech's McLane Carter, who began last season as the Red Raiders' starting quarterback, said he is transferring from the school.
Wells and Co. inspired by school's NCAA hoops run
First-year coach Matt Wells commended his Texas Tech players for dealing with a host of changes and said the team has been inspired by the Red Raiders' run to Final Four in men's basketball.
College football spring games: How to watch, what to expect
Need your college football fix? Here are this weekend's spring games, featuring Scott Frost in Year 2 at Nebraska, plus Ohio State, Alabama, Texas and many more.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer
Source: Oregon is hiring Jovon Bouknight as wide receivers coach. Bouknight had moved with Matt Wells from Utah State to Texas Tech but instead will join the Ducks staff to work with the wideouts. Football Scoop first reported the move.
Breaking down the Big 12 recruiting classes
Oklahoma and Texas are leading the way with a combined 23 of the Big 12's 30 ESPN 300 commitments, but several other classes are also filling holes well with 2019 recruits.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Texas Tech ranked fourth in offensive efficiency in Patrick Mahomes' two full seasons as the team's starting QB (2015-16). In the two seasons since, the Red Raiders ranked 33rd.
Kliff Kingsbury can point to Patrick Mahomes as proof he can coach
The Cardinals needed someone who understands how to mold 2018 first-round pick Josh Rosen, and Kingsbury, at just 39, has a solid QB track record.
Cardinals turn to Kingsbury as next head coach
Kliff Kingsbury will receive a four-year deal to coach Arizona, capping a one-and-a-half-month stretch during which he was fired as coach of Texas Tech, hired as USC's offensive coordinator and then tabbed to lead his first NFL team.
Memphis' Randolph named Texas Tech DL coach
Paul Randolph has been hired as defensive line coach at Texas Tech after the past three seasons at Memphis. New coach Matt Wells also announced his first three off-the-field hires, including Katharine Sawyer as director of recruiting.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer
Source: Texas Tech is hiring Memphis defensive line coach Paul Randolph for the same position. Memphis will replace Randolph with Deke Adams, who most recently coached defensive line at North Carolina. Randolph has worked previously at Arizona State and Pitt, among other stops.
Grading every Power 5 team's recruiting class
The SEC has busted the curve at the midterm point with three teams earning A-plus grades.
The best of the Big 12 and other Power 5 conferences
In addition to all-conference teams, here are the top players, coaches and freshmen from each Power 5 league.
Tech WR Wesley to skip final season, enter draft
Receiver Antoine Wesley is skipping his final season at Texas Tech to enter the NFL draft.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer
New Texas Tech coach Matt Wells has added five new on-field coaches who worked with him at Utah State: Jovon Bouknight (outside receivers), Julius Brown (defensive backs), Steve Farmer (offensive line), DeAndre Smith (running backs) and Luke Wells (tight ends/inside receivers). Wells already announced offensive coordinator David Yost and defensive coordinator Keith Patterson will be moving with him to Texas Tech. Luke Wells, Matt's brother, is an elite-level recruiter in the Dallas area.
Wells: Texas Tech will 'reload ... win right now'
New Texas Tech coach Matt Wells says the Red Raiders "deserve the chance to win right now" and can compete for the Big 12 titles that AD Kirby Hocutt wants and expects.
Campus Conversation: Trash Talk, Title Previews
Ryan McGee, Jake Trotter & Chris Low discuss Texas Tech's new coach (1:45), Rob Mullens' response to Mike Leach 7:00), preview championship weekend (16:25) and more. Plus, Walk-Ons (37:40) and Extra Points (44:21).
Texas Tech hires Utah State's Wells as coach
Texas Tech has hired Matt Wells from Utah State to become the Red Raiders' new coach, the school announced Thursday night.
Campus Conversation: Coaching Carousel Special
After brief reaction to the latest CFP rankings (1:53), Adam Rittenberg, Chris Low & Ryan McGee discuss the latest coaching developments and rumors around the country (7:10). Plus, coaching related Walk-Ons questions (40:46).
2018 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| Texas | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Iowa State | 6-3 | 8-5 |
| West Virginia | 6-3 | 8-4 |
| TCU | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Baylor | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Kansas State | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Texas Tech | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Oklahoma State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Kansas | 1-8 | 3-9 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahj Brooks | RB | Committed | 79 |
| Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | Committed | 78 |
| Quin Bright | WR | Committed | 77 |
| Donovan Smith | ATH | Committed | 75 |
| Ryan Frank | S | Committed | 75 |
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Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | M. Crabtree | Fred Biletnikoff Award |
| 2008 | G. Harrell | Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award |
| 2007 | M. Crabtree | Fred Biletnikoff Award |