Tag: Texas Tech football recruiting

Texas Tech media claims Texas recruiting landscape leans toward Tech

Texas is breezing past Texas Tech in recruiting after bold claims by Texas Tech media.

Texas Tech has seen significant improvement in recruiting. One media site believes the program is leveling the playing field with the top teams in the state of Texas, the Longhorns and the Aggies.

Viva the Matadors of SB Nation, an account that’s been known for controversial opinions, took to Twitter announcing Texas Tech’s arrival to the recruiting elites in modern football.

“The recruiting dynamic in the state of Texas is changing. More and more (of) the best players the state produces are looking away from Texas and Texas A&M and are looking at what’s building in Lubbock.”

While Tech’s improvement as a recruiting entity is undeniable, the program has plenty of work left to start consistently winning head-to-head battles with Texas and Texas A&M. Tech is in line to win over its first five-star recruit should it hold serve with wide receiver Micah Hudson. It’s doubtful that will ultimately happen.

Since the media outlet’s bold proclamation, Texas has began to run away from Tech in recruiting rankings. Aside from what the Longhorns have already won the team currently trends for several five-star prospects including wide receiver Ryan Wingo.

Outside of the recruiting aspect, there’s been a sizable gap between Texas and Tech on the football field in recent seasons. While Red Raider faithful are quick to discuss the Longhorns doing less with more, Texas Tech is 4-16 in its last 20 matchups against Texas.

The recruiting landscape isn’t changing. There could be a further divide. For that reason it’s imperative the Red Raiders win out for Micah Hudson over the Longhorns. We’ll continue to monitor the two teams’ recruiting classes over the upcoming months.

What to make of 2024 five-star WR Micah Hudson’s canceled Texas visit

The Longhorns would love to have Micah Hudson, but the wide receiver room can handle a recruiting loss.

Texas target and five-star wide receiver Micah Hudson has canceled his visit to Austin. The move is widely viewed as a big deal in regard to the Longhorns’ chances in his recruitment.

At one point in his recruiting process, Hudson was seen as a likely Texas commit. Now it appears the talented receiver has shifted his focus from Austin to Lubbock and the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

To be sure, Texas will be fine regardless of whether or not Hudson elects to ultimately sign with the team. The 2024 wide receiver room is set to be led by AD Mitchell, Isaiah Neyor, Johntay Cook, DeAndre Moore and Ryan Niblett. The latter three could all take over the starting receiver roles in 2025.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian and company would greatly benefit from adding a player of Hudson’s caliber. Certainly, they should do everything they can to sway the talented receiver. Even so, Texas can win with him or without him.

We’ll continue to monitor the Hudson recruitment as the 2023 season approaches.

No. 10 Texas, Texas Tech headline Saturday’s best basketball games

Texas Tech enters Saturday winless in conference play.

The Texas Longhorns face their newfound rival in basketball on Saturday. The Texas Tech Red Raiders come to town after sweeping the Longhorns last season.

The matchup couldn’t come at a worse time for Texas Tech. Mark Adams’ team is 10-6 and in the midst of a four-game losing streak. In their last trip onto the court, the Raiders fell to No. 14 Iowa State, 84-50.

Wins have come easier in Austin in recent weeks. Texas enters Saturday on the heels of a comeback victory over No. 17 TCU. The game saw the Longhorns down by as many as 18 points. Head coach Rodney Terry will look to capitalize on the team’s hot start Saturday night.

Here’s a look at some of this weekend’s biggest games.