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Let's take a shot at predicting the AP top 25 preseason college football rankings heading into the 2025 kickoff.

College football rankings: Predicting the AP top 25 preseason poll

James Parks
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Aug 11, 2025
(Left) Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec talks to the TTU System Board of Regents Chairman Cody Campbell at the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Cotton Classification Complex on April 16, 2025 in Lubbock, TX.

The Wild West Of NIL: How Texas Tech Became A Destination Spot In Lubbock

JD Andress
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Aug 6, 2025
Nov 30, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  A general view of the west side of Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field during the first half of the game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Felix Ojo goes to work recruiting five-star edge rusher LaDamion Guyton to Texas Tech

Thomas Gorski
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Aug 6, 2025

The 25 Best College Football Coaches of the Past 25 Years

Pat Forde
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Aug 6, 2025
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Oregon State Beavers running back Anthony Hankerson (0) runs the ball to score a touchdown in the first half of the annual rivalry game against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore.

2 Oregon State Football Opponents Start Season Ranked in Coaches Poll

Joe Londergan
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Aug 5, 2025

Lee Hunter wraps up Quinten Joyner for a tackle during the Texas Tech football team's spring game

Texas Tech defense line tops bluebloods Michigan, Ohio State and LSU in early ranking

Jerred Johnson
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Aug 5, 2025

Texas Tech general manager James Blanchard looks on during spring football practice, Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Womble Football Center.

Texas Tech General Manager James Blanchard Reveals His New Recruiting Plan

JD Andress
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Aug 5, 2025

Texas Tech receives another prediction to land 5-star prospect

Chris Breiler
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Aug 5, 2025

Ranking college football teams we're excited to watch in 2025, and why

James Parks
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Aug 13, 2025

The 25 Best College Football Quarterbacks of the Past 25 Years

Bryan Fischer
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Aug 6, 2025

Reggie Bush lost just two games in his USC career.

The 25 Best College Football Non-Quarterbacks of the Past 25 Years

Bryan Fischer
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Aug 5, 2025

Dec 27, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Will An Aging Texas Tech Football Roster Result In Success?

JD Andress
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Aug 5, 2025

Texas Tech invested heavily in its roster this offseason with the hopes of competing for a Big 12 title and College Football Playoff berth.

Sports Illustrated’s College Football Preseason Top 25: No. 14 Texas Tech

Bryan Fischer
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Aug 5, 2025

 Texas Tech Red Raiders offensive guard Sterling Porcher (79) blocks for quarterback Behren Morton (2)  Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech snubbed in preseason All-Big 12 offense honors

Jerred Johnson
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Aug 4, 2025

Texas Tech's Romello Height awaits his turn during a drill during spring football practice, Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Womble Football Center.

Trench Warfare: Texas Tech’s revamped defensive line ready to wreak havoc

JD Andress
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Aug 3, 2025

Texas Tech reveals unique "Offer Box" for recruits

JD Andress
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Aug 2, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Baylor Cupp (47) spikes the ball after scoring against the Chicago Bears Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Baltimore Ravens snag former Texas Tech tight end from Kansas City Chiefs

Jerred Johnson
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Aug 2, 2025

Sep 18, 2021; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Former Texas Tech Red Raiders and former NFL player Michael Crabtree is inducted into the Texas Tech Ring of Honor by Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt during half time of the Florida International Panthers game at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech legend Michael Crabtree returns to campus for practice visit

Thomas Gorski
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Aug 2, 2025

Texas Tech Battling SEC Programs For Top Recruit

JD Andress
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Aug 1, 2025
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