Texas Tech lands a coveted four-star recruit days before the College Football Playoff, strengthening a rising 2026 class.

For the first time in the 16-team era, the Big 12 Championship Game is a rematch. BYU and Texas Tech played for the first time in Lubbock on Nov. 8, a dominant 29-7 victory for the Red Raiders. Running back Cameron Dickey rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown in a breakout performance against the Cougars.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders earned a bye in the College Football Playoff, while the Texas A&M Aggies will get a playoff game at home at Kyle Field.

But as he walked the Texas Tech sideline on Saturday in jeans and a red quarter-zip as the final seconds ticked down, it was this moment that brought the school’s board chair to tears. Hugs with players, coaches, and former Red Raider players like himself.

We rounded up some of the best Texas Tech deals on College Football Playoff gear

Jacob Rodriguez and the Texas Tech Red Raiders are in the College Football Playoff as the No. 4 seed.

Jacob Rodriguez makes history for Texas Tech, claiming the Lombardi Award as the Red Raiders get set for the College Football Playoff.

So, who are the best transfers in the playoff field? Let's run through them, starting with a potential Heisman winner: Former School: Cal The catalyst of the first No. 1 Indiana team in history, Mendoza's thrust himself into the conversation for the Heisman and to be the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Robert Griffin III details why he believes it won't be the Ohio State Buckeyes or Indiana Hoosiers who win the College Football Playoff National Championship.