A−
Defending champs, overall #1 / Portal #1, and a decisive market favorite; Hammond's ACL + Sorsby exit are the only reasons this is not a flat A
Big 12 · 2026
Texas Tech
2025 record 12–2 8–1 conference
Postseason Big 12 champs W 34–7 vs BYU; Orange Bowl (CFP) L 0–23 vs Oregon
Head coach Joey McGuire
Scheme Multiple / Multiple
A−
Portal #1 (1×5★, 6×4★, avg 88.05); elite efficiency + volume
B+
Two-deeps look loaded; QB depth behind Hammond is the residual risk
Market odds
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Recruiting ranks
Overall #1 44 commits · 301.86 pts
Portal #1 22 commits· avg 88.05
Roster notes
Title defense without Brendan Sorsby; Hammond ACL watch
Will Hammond (ACL Oct 2025) listed over Lloyd Jones III and Kirk Francis — McGuire has floated Week-1 clearance optimism if doctors clear him by ~Aug 21
RB Cameron Dickey with J'Koby Williams and Quinten Joyner behind; WR Micah Hudson / Kenny Johnson / Coy Eakin; TE Terrance Carter Jr.; OL Howard Sampson / Hunter Zambrano / Sheridan Wilson / Jordan Church / Jacob Ponton
Trey White / Bryce Butler / Mateen Ibirogba / Adam Trick; Austin Romaine / Ben Roberts / John Curry; Brice Pollock / Malik Esquerra / Brenden Jordan / Amier Boyd
Key offense
- 01 Will Hammond QB
- 2025 (8 apps, 2 starts before ACL): 69/109, 680 yds, 7 TD, 3 INT
- 299 rush yds / 5 TD. Medical timeline is the season swing
- 02 Cameron Dickey RB
- 2025 (incl. bowl/CFP): 209 carries, 1,124 yds, 14 rushing TD
- 03 Kenny Johnson WR
- Pittsburgh → Texas Tech
- 2025 (regular season): 48 receptions, 695 yds, 5 TD
Key defense
- 01 Brice Pollock CB
- 2025 (incl. bowl/CFP): 48 tackles, 5 INT
- team interception leader
- 02 Ben Roberts MLB
- 2025 (incl. bowl/CFP): 90 tackles, 4 INT
- 03 Austin Romaine WLB
- 2025 (regular season): 66 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 1 INT