The Flatland Sports Podcast

Texas Tech softball continues its dominant run with a 5-0 win over Baylor, backed by another strong outing from Mackenzie Terry. The Red Raiders return to action tonight at 6 PM on ESPN+ before closing the regular season Saturday at 1:30 PM. We also preview Texas Tech baseball’s weekend series at Baylor, with games set for Friday (6 PM), Saturday (2 PM), and Sunday (1 PM). Plus, Texas Tech basketb...

Brendan Sorsby remains the central storyline in Texas Tech football as new reporting details more than 10,000 wagers dating back to 2022, according to sources reviewed by Pete Nakos. We also preview Texas Tech softball’s regular season finale against Baylor, set for 6 PM on ESPN+. Plus, a major Big 12 private capital investment deal adds another layer to the evolving business side of college athle...

This week on Flatland Sports: 🏈 The Brendan Sorsby situation changes everything for Texas Tech football. We break down the NCAA investigation, what it means for the quarterback room, and why Will Hammond now becomes one of the biggest names to watch. 🏈 Texas Tech made noise in the NFL Draft. David Bailey goes No. 2 overall, the highest Red Raider selected in decades, as multiple former Red Raide...

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is expected to enter a gambling addiction treatment program, according to ESPN. Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati and had earned the starting quarterback job heading into the season. The NCAA is now investigating him after reports of more than $1,000 in wagers placed while he was at Indiana — including bets on Indiana (a game he did not play in), Cincinnati R...

Texas Tech baseball was swept by Oklahoma State (7-4, 13-10, 11-2). Softball responded with a dominant road sweep of Arizona State (6-0, 6-5, 7-5) to secure another Big 12 regular season championship share. NiJaree Canady, Taylor Pannell, and Mia Williams led the way in a statement weekend for the Red Raiders. We also break down Pac-12 expansion rumors and ACC / Big 12 realignment chatter. 🛡️ Pres...

Texas Tech makes NFL Draft history as David Bailey goes No. 2 overall to the New York Jets — the highest Red Raider draft pick since 1964. In today’s Flatland Sports Minute, we break down why Bailey’s top-2 selection matters for the program, recap a huge weekend ahead for Texas Tech baseball vs Oklahoma State, and preview a major road test for No. 1/2 softball at Arizona State. Also included: Bail...

College football playoff expansion is back on the table — and this time, 24 teams has real momentum. In this episode of the Flatland Sports Podcast, we break down why the CFP conversation is shifting again, why 16 and 24 team formats are both alive, and what expansion could mean for programs like Texas Tech and the Big 12. We also recap the Texas Tech spring game under the lights in Lubbock. What...

On today’s show, we’ve got a full lineup for Red Raider Nation! We kick things off with Red Raiders in Action before diving into a full Kansas State recap. Then, we hand out position group grades and turn our attention to the next matchup with a preview of BYU. Plus, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from the weekend and look around the Big 12 to see how the rest of the conference fare...

Lance Leipold’s pocket knife drama? We’re calling cap. 😤 We break down Texas Tech’s win over Kansas, hand out position grades, and get you ready for the Arizona State matchup. Plus — The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from the Big 12, a full conference rundown, and where Red Raider hoops landed in the new AP & KenPom polls. 🎙️ Tune in now — it’s all Red Raiders, all real talk, all Flatland Sports. #...

Welcome back to the Flatland Sports Podcast, your weekly deep dive into all things Texas Tech athletics. This week, I break down the latest in Red Raider Nation — starting with the headline everyone’s talking about: “The Bevel Has Been Leveled.” We react to Texas Tech’s bold logo change and what it means for the brand going forward. Then we recap the Houston game, handing out position group grades...

Get ready for an action-packed episode of The Flatland Sports Podcast! 🏈 We dive deep into the upcoming clash between No. 23 Texas Tech Red Raiders and Kent State Golden Flashes at Jones AT&T Stadium on September 6, 2025. Can the Red Raiders keep the momentum rolling after their 67-7 rout of Arkansas-Pine Bluff? We’ll break down key matchups, players to watch, and what Texas Tech needs to do...

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I discuss the SEC meltdown over Texas Tech's recent success on the NIL and recruiting trail.