Texas Tech Dominates Dave Campbell’s Texas Football All-State Selections
Cameron Dickey and Ben Roberts lead a Texas Tech-heavy list of awardees, highlighting the team's depth and national recognition.
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Cameron Dickey and Ben Roberts lead a Texas Tech-heavy list of awardees, highlighting the team's depth and national recognition.

The latest rankings for EA Sports' upcoming College Football 27 reveal the relative standing of Division I programs, with several Texas institutions positioned near the middle of the national pack.

The new rankings cover all 138 FBS teams and highlight the offensive and defensive strengths of the top programs.
The Red Raiders secure a sixth‑ranked class, featuring standout signees and innovative compensation for walk‑ons.

Texas Tech is leveraging elite recruiting classes and strategic transfers to bolster both its football and basketball programs, navigating departures and NFL draft declarations while aiming for sustained competitiveness.

During a Touchdown Club of Houston luncheon, University of Houston head coach Willie Fritz highlighted the need for his quarterbacks to stay clear of gambling, noting he discusses the issue regularly as the program readies two five‑star signal callers for the September 5 opener against Oregon State.

Texas Tech enters the 2026 season as the clear favorite to win the Big 12, buoyed by a top‑three SP+ defense, a returning offensive line anchor, and a sophomore quarterback expected to be fully healthy by fall camp.

From Notre Dame’s standout cornerback to emerging units at Texas Tech and beyond, McElroy’s rankings highlight key players, coaching shifts and the continuity that could reshape college football’s defensive landscape.

A series of legal challenges surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby culminated in his withdrawal from college football and entry into the NFL Supplemental Draft, straining relations with the Big 12 Conference and raising financial and legal concerns.
Texas Tech emerges as the favorite for the 2026 Big 12 championship, even as quarterback Brendan Sorsby departs amid a gambling controversy and pursues an NFL supplemental draft.

After a season marred by off‑field turmoil, quarterback Brendan Sorsby has decided not to play for Texas Tech, opting instead for the NFL Supplemental Draft. The move follows criticism of the school's attempt to reinstate him despite documented gambling violations and mental‑health concerns.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian lightened the pre‑season chatter by joking that the Longhorns could replace their marquee matchup with Texas Tech, a comment that underscores the growing debate over non‑conference scheduling.

Brendan Sorsby's move to the supplemental draft follows a Texas judge's injunction against the NCAA's suspension, igniting a firestorm over gambling, institutional loyalty, and conference politics.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian’s offseason critiques of the NCAA and Texas Tech’s schedule have sparked legal and competitive debates, especially after a Lubbock court granted quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction and Sarkisian joked about Patrick Mahomes returning to the program.
Texas Tech University has pledged full support for quarterback Brendan Sorsby after a court granted him a temporary injunction, while the NCAA appeals the decision and a compliance plan monitors his gambling addiction.

Analysts and fans question the wisdom of signing quarterback Brendan Sorsby amid a gambling scandal, as booster Cody Campbell finances a high‑stakes bid for national relevance.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has issued a stark warning to the Big 12, asserting that any disciplinary action against Texas Tech for keeping quarterback Brendan Sorsby on the roster could trigger massive legal exposure and breach antitrust law.

Jalen Brewster, the nation's top 2027 prospect, has indicated he will stay with Texas Tech despite overtures from several elite programs.
A controversy surrounding former Texas Tech player Brendan Sorsby’s gambling activities has ignited debate over the university’s scheduling privileges and the NCAA’s handling of similar cases.

Bill Connelly's SP+ ratings place Texas Tech at the top of the projected Big 12 order for 2026, with quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible after a brief suspension. The outlook also highlights rising contenders, new head coaches and pivotal player storylines across the conference.
Texas Tech’s head coach Joey McGuire discusses the legal injunction that allows Brendan Sorsby to play in 2026, the ongoing appeal by the NCAA, and the uncertain timeline of Sorsby’s recovery from addiction, while also highlighting quarterback Will Hammond’s expected return for the early season.

The Big 12 enters the 2026 season with major coaching changes, standout defensive units and quarterback storylines that could reshape the league’s balance.

Brendan Sorsby’s recent eligibility battle has ignited a debate over NCAA governance, athlete compensation, and the integrity of college football.

The annual rankings, based on performance metrics and program expectations, place Indiana’s Curt Cignetti at No. 1, while Georgia’s Kirby Smart drops to No. 2.