Texas Tech got the road win in Boulder—but it wasn’t pretty down the stretch. On this episode of The Red Raiders Daily Blitz Podcast with Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm, we break down the real story behind the victory: foul trouble, free-throw issues, and why Grant McCasland will take “lessons in a win” every time.

We also dive into the latest transfer portal twists: missed targets, shifting priorities, cap-room flexibility, and why Tech may be closer to the end of its portal haul than it feels—without forcing fits just to fill spots. Plus, a look ahead at the massive home stretch: BYU and Houston back-to-back in Lubbock, and why these two Saturdays will tell the truth about whether Tech is a tournament team… or a Big 12 contender.

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The portal party is raging in Lubbock, and Texas Tech’s QB pursuit is officially the headline. Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm breaks down the latest on Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby’s visit (and why the LSU stop doesn’t automatically mean it’s over), plus the sudden buzz around Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt and what the medical/leverage questions really mean in portal poker.

We also zoom out to the bigger issue: timing. With pass catchers and other targets scheduled to visit, Tech needs clarity at QB1 fast—or the rest of the class can get shaky. Meanwhile, there’s real defensive heat on campus with multiple LBs, interior DL, edge players, and a DB in the mix… and if the Ric Flair GIF hits, you’ll know why.

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The Orange Bowl is almost here, and the matchup is nasty: Texas Tech vs Oregon in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals. Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm breaks down the real swing points - Tech’s defense vs Oregon’s offense, Tech’s offense vs Oregon’s defense, Baron Morton’s mobility, turnover margin, and why the first 15 plays could tell the story.

Is this a low-scoring street fight… or does Oregon force Tech into a track meet?

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Texas Tech is headed to the Orange Bowl, and Joey McGuire knows exactly what kind of challenge awaits the Red Raiders against Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks.

On today’s episode of The Texas Tech Red Raiders Daily Blitz, Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm reacts to McGuire’s candid breakdown of Oregon’s physical defensive front, explosive freshman running backs, and why Texas Tech must eliminate big plays to survive the CFP quarterfinal matchup.

Oregon’s depth, speed, and trench dominance present a real test — but Tech’s defense has shown it can force long drives and win ugly when locked in. Can the Red Raiders slow down Oregon’s tempo, control the line of scrimmage, and keep the Ducks from turning this into a track meet?

We break down:

• What makes Oregon so dangerous up front
• Why Bear Alexander and A’Mauri Washington are matchup problems
• How Oregon’s freshman RBs change the game
• What Texas Tech must do defensively to stay alive
• Why this Orange Bowl comes down to discipline, not hype

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The Oregon Ducks blasted James Madison 51-34 and now head to Miami to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Orange Bowl. With Oregon’s explosive offense vs. Tech’s dominant defense, can the Red Raiders slow down Dante Moore and company?

Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm breaks down Oregon–JMU, the Ducks’ strengths, the Red Raiders’ defensive keys, and why this matchup could define Tech’s greatest football season ever.

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Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm breaks down why Texas Tech’s biggest playoff edge might be its coaching stability. While the Red Raiders have Joey McGuire, Mack Leftwich, Shiel Wood, Kenny Perry, and James Blanchard all locked in, potential CFP opponent Oregon is juggling coordinator departures, portal prep, and future jobs.

We talk alignment in Lubbock vs. fluidity elsewhere, how that impacts bowl and playoff readiness, and why the national media still sleeps on Texas Tech and the Big 12 logo.

It’s the Red Raiders Daily Blitz Podcast with Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm—hit play, hit subscribe, and let’s Wreck ’Em.

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Welcome in, Red Raiders fans! It’s a very happy Selection Sunday in Lubbock as Texas Tech officially locks in the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoff — the program’s first appearance in school history.

Fresh off their first-ever Big 12 Championship, the Red Raiders now await the winner of No. 5 Oregon (11–1) and No. 12 James Madison (12–1) in the second round, earning a first-round bye and a clean runway toward a national title chase.

In today’s episode, Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm breaks down:

🔥 Why Tech’s résumé is one of the most dominant in modern CFB

🔥 How the Red Raiders joined historic company with 12 straight 20+ point wins

🔥 Behren Morton’s rise into program-legend territory

🔥 Why Texas Tech matches up well with either Oregon or JMU

🔥 The national title potential of this balanced, explosive roster

With elite offense, elite defense, and elite momentum, Texas Tech enters the postseason as arguably the hottest team in America — and the most dangerous threat in the CFP field.

The most dominant season in Red Raiders history isn’t done yet.

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Texas Tech sits at No. 4 in the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings, holding a first-round bye and a prime spot in the 12-team CFP bracket. We break down the Red Raiders’ path to the quarterfinals, the projected matchups, and what it means for Tech’s national championship hopes.

In this episode, we cover:

• Texas Tech’s No. 4 ranking and why the committee trusts them

• How the projected CFP bracket sets up for the Red Raiders

• Oregon vs. Tulane and who Tech could face next

• The complete Top 25 rankings

• Why Texas Tech might be the most underrated contender in the country

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