Texas Tech Red Raiders Prepare for Big 12 Title Run

Texas Tech Red Raiders are gearing up for the 2026 season with high expectations, despite losing quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

The team dominated headlines over the past two months with the Sorsby saga, but head coach Joey McGuire hopes the focus is on the product on the field.

What happened to Brendan Sorsby?

Brendan Sorsby was declared ineligible by the NCAA for gambling on his own team while a student-athlete at Indiana.

He received a court injunction that would have allowed him to play, but eventually dropped the lawsuit against the NCAA and parted ways with the team on June 18.

How will the Red Raiders fare without Sorsby?

The Red Raiders are still loaded with talent and will go into the season as one of the favorites for the Big 12 title and a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Last year, the team had the best season in school history, going 12-2 and crushing BYU 34-7 in the Big 12 title game.

What's next for the Red Raiders?

The Red Raiders will lean on either Will Hammond or Tulsa transfer Kirk Francis at quarterback.

They have a loaded backfield with top two rushers from last year, Cam Dickey and J'Koby Williams, back.

The team's next game is against Abilene Christian Wildcats on September 5, 2026.

And the Red Raiders will look to build on last year's success, with a strong roster and high expectations.

But they will face tough competition in the Big 12, including the Colorado Buffaloes, who they will host on October 3.

So the Red Raiders will need to be at their best to achieve their goals.

The team's defense was third nationally in points allowed and yards allowed last year, and they will look to repeat that success.

With a strong roster and high expectations, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are ready to take on the 2026 season.