Two Texas Tech Red Raiders get together to discuss Texas Tech sports. Grab a cold one and pull on up to the tailgate and get our honest thoughts and emotions as fans, just like you. Wreck Em.
In this week's tailgate we are back to discuss the Texas Tech basketball team's recent stretch.
We recap the big win over Houston on a cold day in Lubbock, Texas.
Texas Tech continues to struggle against UCF.
Kansas closes strong to defeat the Red Raiders without C4.
Final Shots ft a huge Lady Raider dub and the NBA trade deadline.
Catch you at the next tailgate! #WreckEm
22 Jan 2026
First Tailgate of 2026
In this week's tailgate we are back for the first Tailgate of 2026 to relive the brutal Orange bowl defeat, the transfer portal, and Texas Tech hoops heating up!
Now that some time has passed, we look back on a difficult Orange bowl defeat.
We assess what Texas Tech football has done in the portal so far.
Texas Tech basketball starts 5-1 in Big 12 conference play with a big win over BYU and huge matchup with Houston coming to town this weekend.
Final shots ft NBA G-League to College Basketball?? and NFL Playoffs.
Catch you at the next tailgate! #WreckEm
31 Dec 2025
Orange Bowl Preview
In this week's tailgate the Texas Tech Red Raiders get ready to kick off the New Year against the Oregon Ducks on South Beach.
We discuss excitement for the upcoming game on Thursday and some of the factors & story lines surrounding the game.
We look at what the Texas Tech offense needs to do against the Ducks defense.
We look at why the Texas Tech defense vs Oregon offensive battle will be what decides this one.
We make our Orange Bowl Tailgate Bets
Catch you at the next tailgate! #WreckEm
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