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Joey McGuire after winning the Big 12 championship (Steven Leija/RedRaiderSports.com) The Texas Tech Red Raiders had a banner day on the recruiting trail on Sunday, landing five new commitments out of ...

It's tough to gauge what Texas A&M's 2026 defensive line will look like if head coach Mike Elko and his staff don't land two to three players from the transfer portal, not just to sure up the depth, ...

The transfer portal chaos has begun, and Texas A&M is already in line to host a long list of talented veterans who are looking for a new home, including standout Nevada edge Jonathan Maldonado and ...