Has Texas Tech built a college football power in the portal?

A robust NIL program and a savvy general manager have made the Red Raiders into a big offseason winner. But will that translate to wins on the field?

Texas Tech GM gets new contract after Notre Dame interest

James Blanchard's new three-year deal with the Red Raiders will have a total value of $1.575 million, sources told ESPN. Blanchard received the new contract after turning down the general manager vacancy at Notre Dame, sources said.

2025 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 75 schools

With national signing day closing out the 2025 classes, we rank all the top teams.

100 best college football games of the 2024 season

From near fights to CFP classics, the 2024 season was the longest ever, but still delivered. Bill Connelly counts down the best games of the season.

Final college football defensive stop rate for 2024 season

We ranked the top defenses for the 2024 season based on how many times an opponent's drive ended without points.

Ranking the top 100 college football players of the 2024-25 season

We ranked the top 100 players of the 2024-25 season.

Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal

John Mateer, Darian Mensah, Eric Singleton Jr. and Fernando Mendoza are among the best players who have entered the transfer portal. Here are our rankings.

College football recruiting intel: National signing day updates

We're less than three weeks until the end of the 2025 recruiting cycle. We've got the latest on the three uncommitted ESPN 300 players and more.

Predicting starting QBs for every Power 4 college football team in 2025

We're nine months from the 2025 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.

2024-25 college football bowl game, CFP schedule

With the expanded playoff, the 2024-25 bowl schedule is bigger and better than ever.

College football bowl season: Takeaways, MVP of the game

Our college football experts offer a takeaway and an MVP after each game.

College football's 60 greatest true freshman seasons of all time

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith has dominated the College Football Playoff. Here's how his season stacks up with the other all-time great freshmen.

Ranking the best college football transfer portal classes

The portal is closed to new entries, and while many players have yet to commit, some schools have already put together strong groups.

2024 college football winter transfer portal winners, losers

A month of madness is coming to an end, and while some movement will continue to happen, we're picking winners and losers.

Taylen Green leads Arkansas to 39-26 victory over Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl

— Taylen Green threw for 341 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 81 yards in Arkansas' 39-26 victory over Texas Tech on Friday night in the Liberty Bowl.

House call! Dazmin James goes 94 yards for Arkansas TD

Dazmin James takes a Taylen Green pass 94 yards to the house to pad Arkansas' lead vs. Texas Tech.

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire ready for Liberty Bowl eager to quiet Arkansas fans

Joey McGuire grew up on the Texas-Arkansas border with his family season-ticket holders for the Razorbacks, a team known locally as...

College football transfer portal: Top sleeper prospects

Portal movement has a track record of producing big stars from small schools. These players could be next.

The key 2025 recruit for every Power 4 college football team

The 2025 recruiting class is almost a wrap. These are the prospect who will be key factors next season.

College football transfer portal Insider

What we're seeing and hearing early on from the winter transfer portal.

Texas Tech transfer WR Micah Hudson signs with Texas A&M

Texas Tech transfer wide receiver Micah Hudson signed with Texas A&M on Sunday night.

Texas Tech QB Behren Morton to miss Liberty Bowl with injury

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton will miss the AutoZone Liberty Bowl against Arkansas after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Storylines to watch for every 2024 college football bowl game

Looking for an excuse to watch college football 40 or so times over the next few weeks? We've got you covered.

Texas Tech hires Shiel Wood from Houston as new DC

Texas Tech is hiring Houston defensive coordinator Shiel Wood for the same position as the Red Raiders begin retooling a unit that finished 15th in the 16-team Big 12 in the regular season.

College football defensive stop rate after regular season

Our final regular-season ranking of the top defenses based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

FAU makes Texas Tech OC Zach Kittley youngest FBS head coach

Florida Atlantic has hired Texas Tech offensive coordinator Zach Kittley, 33, as its next head coach, the school announced Monday.

Sources: Texas Tech WR Micah Hudson to enter transfer portal

Texas Tech wide receiver Micah Hudson plans to enter the college football transfer portal, sources told ESPN on Sunday, confirming a report by 247Sports.

Texas Tech fires defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter

A day after defeating West Virginia 52-15 to conclude the regular season, Texas Tech fired defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter and secondary coach Marcel Yates on Sunday after the Red Raiders finished last in the Big 12 in passing yards allowed (305.3).

Tahj Brooks shines in final home game as Texas Tech routs West Virginia 52-15

— Tahj Brooks ran for a season-high 188 yards and three touchdowns in the final home game for Texas Tech's all-time leading rusher, and the Red Raiders rolled to a 52-15 victory over West Virginia on Saturday.

Michigan's stunning Ohio State triumph among latest college football upsets

Michigan pulled off perhaps the biggest shock of the 2024 college football season with its stunning upset of No. 2 Ohio State.

Tahj Brooks runs through the West Virginia defense for his 2nd TD

Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks gets a 37-yard touchdown by bouncing off West Virginia defenders for his second rushing score.

College football 2024 Week 14 schedule: Auburn vs. Alabama

Week 14 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Auburn vs. Alabama is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Texas Tech, West Virginia look to finish strong in Big 12 regular season finale

West Virginia (6-5, 5-3 Big 12) at Texas Tech (7-4, 5-3), Saturday, 12 p.m. EST (FS1)

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 14

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

College football Week 13 recap: Looking ahead to Rivalry Week

With playoff and conference title implications aplenty, Bill Connelly takes a peek at the week ahead.

Morton, Brooks lead Texas Tech to a 56-48 win, keep Oklahoma State winless in Big 12 play

— Behren Morton and Tahj Brooks each accounted for four touchdowns while Jacob Rodriguez made two key defensive plays to secure Texas Tech’s 56-48 victory against Oklahoma State on Saturday.

Behren Morton airs it out for 32-yard touchdown pass

Behren Morton airs it out for 32-yard touchdown pass

College football 2024 Week 13 schedule: Alabama vs. Oklahoma

Week 13 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. Oklahoma is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Notre Dame's 'Shamrock Series' look leads Week 13 college football uniforms

The threads feature a gothic look and are inspired by the 1924 article "The Four Horsemen."

Oklahoma State takes 7-game losing skid into senior day against Texas Tech

Texas Tech (6-4, 4-3 Big 12) at Oklahoma State (3-7, 0-7), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

College football Week 11 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

College football's disruptors are changing the game, plus trends from Week 11.

Sanders, Hunter help No. 21 Colorado overcame early deficit in 41-27 win over Texas Tech

— Shedeur Sanders threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, two-way star Travis Hunter had nine catches for 99 yards and a TD and No. 21 Colorado overcame an early deficit to beat Texas Tech 41-27 on Saturday.

Shilo Sanders scores fumble recovery TD, hits dad's iconic celly

Shilo Sanders houses a Texas Tech fumble and celebrates with dad's iconic dance.

Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes threads lead Week 11 college football uniforms

The Red Raiders' uniforms feature the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback's "Gladiator" logo.

College football Week 11 preview: Separation Saturday in the SEC

Bama-LSU and Georgia-Ole Miss should bring some clarity to the SEC in another weekend of high-stakes games.

Deion Sanders and No. 21 Colorado go to Texas Tech within a game of Big 12 lead

No. 21 Colorado (6-2, 4-1 Big 12, No. 20 CFP) at Texas Tech (6-3, 4-2), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (Fox)

College football 2024 Week 11 schedule: Florida at Texas

Week 11 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. LSU is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football Week 10 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

Ohio State's win over Penn State reminded us of old times in a new-look Big Ten and more from Week 10.

Behren Morton leads late TD drive as Texas Tech posts 23-22 upset for No. 11 Cyclones' first loss

— Behren Morton drove Texas Tech 71 yards for the winning touchdown with 19 seconds left, and the Red Raiders denied No. 11 Iowa State its best start in program history with a 23-22 upset Saturday.

Texas Tech downs previously unbeaten Iowa State with late TD

Behren Morton drove Texas Tech 71 yards for the winning touchdown with 20 seconds left, and the Red Raiders denied No. 11 Iowa State its best start in program history with a 23-22 upset Saturday.