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As Texas Tech prepares to face Arizona State for Homecoming 2026, a look back at Red Raider football history since 2000 reveals a surprising 54% win rate across 26 homecoming matchups.

Texas Tech football has broken into the Top 10 of the latest US LBM Coaches Poll with 1,079 points following a strong 3-0 start. The Red Raiders remain one of the Big 12's top-ranked teams as they prepare to host Sam Houston next.

Ever wonder how Texas Tech's iconic "Guns Up" hand sign started? Frustrated by Longhorn fans in Austin, alumnus L. Glenn Dippel created the signature gesture in the 1970s, establishing a legendary Red Raider tradition.

Former Texas Tech Sports Information Director and U.S. Army veteran Joe Hornaday has passed away at age 79. Texas Tech will honor his 30-plus years of service with a moment of silence at the Sept. 18 game at Galaxy Stadium.

Texas Tech is bringing total nostalgia to homecoming with a free concert featuring the Goo Goo Dolls and Bowling for Soup on October 16. The night includes a parade, pep rally, and bonfire.

Texas Tech fans heading to Galaxy Stadium this season face several game day updates. Key changes include road closures on Drive of Champions, upgraded security scanners, mobile ticket entry, pregame drone shows, and new grab-and-go options.

Golf Channel ranked Texas Tech No. 5 in its preseason poll, leading all Texas programs. Backed by three World Amateur Top 30 stars and All-American selections, the Red Raiders prepare for their season opener on Sept. 13 in Toledo.

As college football kicks off, Texas DPS reminds Texas Tech fans to tailgate safely and avoid drunk driving as campus welcomes a record 45,000 students.

With Texas Tech University hitting a record enrollment of over 45,000 students, business leads as the most popular degree path at 21%, while education and social sciences sit at the bottom with 4% each.

Hazing at Texas Tech is strictly forbidden by university policy and illegal under Texas state law. Students face severe legal consequences, including felony charges for failing to report life-threatening incidents.

Texas Tech has reached a historic milestone with a record 45,812 students enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year, driven by a massive influx of first-time college students and five consecutive years of summer growth.

Texas Tech has announced it will honor former president Clifford B. Jones and his wife Audrey by naming the football student section "The Jones Student Section at Galaxy Stadium," keeping their historic 100-year legacy alive.