Texas Tech football defensive coordinator Shiel Wood has been named a Broyles Award finalist. Texas Tech defensive coordinator Shiel Wood has officially arrived in the national spotlight. The Red Raiders' star assistant has been named one of five finalists for the prestigious Broyles Award, which honors the nation’s top assistant coach every year.

For the first time in the 16-team era, the Big 12 Championship Game is a rematch. BYU and Texas Tech played for the first time in Lubbock on Nov. 8, a dominant 29-7 victory for the Red Raiders. Running back Cameron Dickey rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown in a breakout performance against the Cougars.

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez was named the winner of the Lombardi Award, handed out Wednesday night by the Rotary Club of Houston.

Joey McGuire showed his support for a former Texas Tech star, as three players rank inside the top five at their position in the latest Pro Bowl fan vote.