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:

Bailey’s dominant 2025 season (14.5 sacks, unanimous All-American)

Why this baseball series is about execution, not potential

Why Arizona State is a real measuring-stick matchup for softball

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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 stood out, what still needs sorting out, and why spring football is more about direction than final answers.

Then we shift to baseball after a rough road sweep at Utah followed by a bounce-back run-rule win over Tarleton. Is consistency becoming the biggest question for the Red Raiders?

Also included:

Why playoff expansion feels inevitable

Texas Tech quarterback and roster takeaways from spring

Baseball concerns heading deeper into conference play

The bigger picture for Texas Tech athletics right now

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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 fared.

All that and more — only on The Flatland Sports Podcast.

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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.

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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 and highlighting who stood out — for better or worse. Next, we turn our attention to Kansas, previewing what the Red Raiders need to do to keep momentum rolling.

Plus, we take you around the conference for “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” from last weekend in the Big 12, and preview the biggest matchups to watch this coming week.

It’s another full week on the South Plains — tune in, subscribe, and stay locked in with Flatland Sports, where Texas Tech talk runs deep.

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 to dominate this non-conference battle. 🦅

Plus, we take a spin around the Big 12, checking in on the latest storylines, standings, and surprises from the conference as the 2025 season heats up. 🔥 In our "One Thought One Take" segment, we drop bold predictions and hot takes you won’t want to miss! And don’t miss our breakdown of the exciting news: Texas Tech and Arkansas will face off in the 2030 Las Vegas Kickoff Classic, adding a thrilling neutral-site game to their rivalry. 🎰

Tune in for expert analysis, insider insights, and all things Texas Tech sports! Wreck ‘Em! 🙌 #TexasTech #Big12 #CollegeFootball #FlatlandSports

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