Texas Tech senior inside linebacker Jacob Rodriguez took home his first piece of national hardware Friday. The fifth-year won the Butkus Award, presented to the nation’s top linebacker. He is the first Texas Tech player to win the award.

Pitching superstar NiJaree Canady, known for dominating the mound for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, has officially been named on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. This 20-something Texas softball superstar is the only college athlete who made the list this year.

Lawrence Schovanec has held the title of Texas Tech president since 2016. He's seen the university thrive during that time and the football team, along with the rest of the athletics department, played a big role in that.

The Big Noon Kickoff crew weighs in how the No. 11 BYU Cougars 34-7 loss to the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders will impact the college football playoff.