As No. 10 Texas Tech basketball tips off its 2025-26 season against Lindenwood on Tuesday, head coach Grant McCasland didn’t shy away from pointing out the team

BYU could get a big boost in Lubbock on Saturday as ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tuesday that star running back LJ Martin practiced Monday and is expected to play at Texas Tech. Martin exited BYU’s game at Iowa State in the first half with a shoulder injury after carrying the ball five times.

Texas Tech football edge David Bailey, linebacker Jacob Rodriguez in final 13 for Lombardi Award, and Rodriguez makes cut to 12 for Butkus Award.

Sources: BYU tailback LJ Martin is expected to play this week at No. 9 Texas Tech. He practiced well on Monday and is in line to play Saturday. Martin is BYU’s leading rusher with 789 yards. pic.twitter.com/SaycWiBPpC

"The biggest blessing with NIL is being able to support everybody and being able to only have to focus on football."

Older Red Raider fans might be getting deja vu as Texas Tech students bring back a tradition to the university's football program.

Against the spread, Texas A&M is 4-4-0 this season. As at least a 7-point favorite, Texas A&M has two wins ATS (2-3). Texas A&M has played eight games this year, and six of them have gone over the total.