In a Big 12 Conference quickly moving forward and devoid of a real favorite, the Texas Tech Red Raiders look to make some noise thanks to under-the-radar recruiting.
The Big 12 was in the process of being left behind. So, commissioner Brett Yormark thought outside the box to keep the league both competitive and modern. No program embodies the strategy of outside-the-box thinking to stay competitive than Texas Tech. From Mike Leach's air raid to quirky traditions, Texas Tech does things differently.
Tech plays its 100th season this year. The team boasts 11 conference titles between the Border Conference, Southwest Conference, and Big 12.Texas Tech's running back Tahj Brooks runs for a touchdown against TCU in a Big 12 football game, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Jones AT&T Stadium. / Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK
According to spring reports, Morton spend the offseason rehabbing his shoulder and is close to being 100%. But quarterback history and health are not synonymous in recent years at Tech. Since Nic Shimonek started all 13 games in 2017, no QB has started every game in a season. Morton, who has twice dealt with injury – and whose shoulder injury is recurring – looks to buck that trend.
Despite not being known as a defensive juggernaut, Texas Tech has put some talent into the NFL recently. Only four starters from a unit that finished a respectable 53rd in points per drive allowed return. However, linebacker Jacob Rodriguez also returns after missing a majority of last year due to injury. He runs alongside Freshman All-American Ben Roberts in what should be one of the best linebacking units in the league.
By the time Texas Tech visits TCU in Week 9, the Red Raiders could very well be 6-1. They handle Abilene Christian and North Texas in non-league play, but do take a tricky road trip to Washington State . Big 12 play opens up with Arizona State, Cincinnati, and Baylor at home, with a trip to Arizona and a bye week sandwiched in there.
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