Texas Tech University Athletics

Texas Tech competes in NCAA Division I, where big-time college sports dominate campus culture with full athletic scholarships and packed stadiums. The Red Raiders field 13 varsity sports with 437 total athletes, meaning about 1.3% of the 32,446 students compete at the varsity level. Texas Tech distributes $7.9 million in athletic scholarships across all sports. The university competes in the strong Big 12 Conference alongside schools like Texas and Oklahoma. Red Raider football has built a reputation for high-scoring offenses and passionate fan support, with fierce rivalries against Texas A&M and Baylor. The basketball program also generates significant excitement, particularly during March Madness runs. Athletics play a central role in campus life, with game days transforming Lubbock into a sea of red and black.