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Inspired by Florida's "#ComePlayWRFortheJoker" campaign, our recruiting writers looked at other ways schools can sell themselves on the trail. Here's a look at recruiting pitches for the Big 12: Baylor Bears What they're selling: The new 45,000-s...

Blog | May 10, 2013

Let's take a closer look at the schedule for the Big 12's biggest brand and a team looking to turn the corner in 2013: The Texas Tech Red Raiders. Full schedule: Aug. 30: at SMU (Friday) Sept. 7: Stephen F. Austin Sept. 12: TCU (Thursday)...

2012 record: 8-5 2012 Big 12 record: 4-5 Returning starters: Offense: 5; defense: 8; kicker/punter: 2 Top returners: WR Eric Ward, RB Kenny Williams, TE Jace Amaro, DE Kerry Hyder, DE Branden Jackson, LB Will Smith, CB Tre Porter, DE Dartwan Bus...

Brian Fremeau runs his post-spring projections for the Big 12, giving his projected order of finish as well as win range windows and conference title chances for every team.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013

With the first quarter of the recruiting calendar behind us, RecruitingNation's scouts and reporters look at how the Big 12 is faring on the trail.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

John Gasaway ranks teams with new head coaches based on the amount of talent each new coach is inheriting. Steve Alford figures to be in good shape at UCLA, as he takes over a skilled and experienced roster.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2013

Several college football coaches will be making their debuts at their new schools in spring games Saturday.

Many athletic directors didn't waste anytime when it came to making new hires. Jason King takes a look at what has transpired during the coaching carousel.

Tubby Smith's time at Texas Tech has begun. And he says he will fit in just fine in West Texas, where cowboy hats and cowboy boots are more prominent than other many other places he's coached.

Texas Tech announced Monday night that Tubby Smith has agreed to become the next coach.

Texas Tech has contacted former Minnesota coach Tubby Smith about its vacant head-coaching position, multiple sources told ESPN.com on Thursday.

Travis Haney writes that Kliff Kingsbury, the first-time Texas Tech head coach, is the quintessential players' coach. But is this the year Texas Tech breaks through?

Blog | Conversation | March 20, 2013

Ben McLemore scored 24 points to lead No. 7 Kansas to a 91-63 rout of Texas Tech on Thursday, setting up an intriguing date with Iowa State in the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament.

Texas Tech 71, West Virginia 69

Turnover is an annual tradition in college football, but with that, teams' strengths and weaknesses constantly shift, too. Today, we'll begin a look at the biggest strengths and weaknesses for each Big 12 team. Strongest position: Pass-catchers ...

Texas 71, Texas Tech 69