Crowned Nation’s Top Athletic Program of 2025! Only School to Win a National Title, Reach Final Four, Women’s College World Series, Softball Regional, and a Bowl Game—An Unprecedented All-Sport Domination. Go Red Raiders! Sports history made in Lubbock! Full Details via link👇
BREAKING: Texas Tech Red Raiders Crowned Nation’s Top Athletic Program of 2025 — A Year of Unmatched All-Sports Dominance
LUBBOCK, TEXAS — In a moment that will be remembered as a defining chapter in collegiate athletics, Texas Tech University has officially been crowned the No. 1 athletic program in the nation for 2025. With an extraordinary run across nearly every major sport, the Red Raiders have etched their name in the annals of NCAA history as the only school in the country this year to win a national title, reach the Final Four, advance to the Women’s College World Series, host a softball regional, and compete in a postseason bowl game—a feat never before accomplished in modern college sports.
This all-sport excellence is nothing short of legendary, and fans in Lubbock and across Raider Nation are celebrating a year for the ages.
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National Championship Glory
The jewel in the crown for Texas Tech in 2025 was the Men’s Track and Field National Championship, where the Red Raiders outpaced perennial powerhouses like Oregon and LSU to capture the top spot. The team was led by sprinter Jalen Roberts, who not only shattered the collegiate 200m record but also anchored the 4x400m relay team that clinched the title in a heart-pounding finish. This victory marks Tech’s third national championship in school history, following past triumphs in men’s outdoor track and men’s golf.
Head coach Wes Kittley, who has long been the architect of the track program’s rise to prominence, called the moment “the culmination of years of work, belief, and Red Raider grit.”
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Men’s Basketball Makes Final Four Push
Meanwhile, Texas Tech’s men’s basketball team continued its ascent under head coach Grant McCasland, who in just his second season took the program back to the Final Four for the first time since 2019. The Red Raiders were led by sophomore phenom Tyler Hawkins, whose clutch play and leadership drew comparisons to former Tech great Jarrett Culver.
After dramatic tournament wins over Kentucky, Duke, and Michigan State, the Red Raiders fell just short in a tense semifinal matchup against eventual champion UConn. Nevertheless, the run cemented Texas Tech as a force in college basketball once more.
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Women’s College World Series Debut
The Texas Tech softball team made history with its first-ever appearance in the Women’s College World Series, capturing the hearts of fans with a Cinderella run that began with them hosting and sweeping their NCAA Regional in Lubbock.
Led by head coach Craig Snider and powered by ace pitcher Marlee Hunt, the Red Raiders stunned SEC powerhouses like Florida and Arkansas en route to Oklahoma City. While they ultimately bowed out in the semifinals, the team’s groundbreaking journey signaled the rise of Texas Tech softball onto the national stage.
Snider praised his team’s resilience and fight: “They believed in each other, and they believed in what we’re building. This is just the beginning.”
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Football Ends on a High Note
After a rocky start to the season, Texas Tech football found its rhythm late under head coach Joey McGuire, finishing with a 9-4 record and earning an invite to the Alamo Bowl, where they defeated a tough Washington State squad 34-27.
Quarterback Behren Morton delivered a masterful performance, throwing for 325 yards and three touchdowns in the win, securing Tech’s third consecutive bowl victory—a milestone achievement that has brought newfound respect to the program in Big 12 circles and beyond.
McGuire’s fiery leadership and recruiting prowess are reshaping Texas Tech football into a consistent winner.
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Unmatched Excellence Across the Board
But the story doesn’t stop there. Nearly every Red Raider program contributed to this banner year:
Texas Tech Baseball reached the Super Regionals again, continuing their run as one of the most consistent programs in the nation.
Women’s Volleyball enjoyed a Top-25 finish and a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
Soccer, tennis, golf, and cross country each posted winning seasons, several with national rankings.
The university also posted a top-10 finish in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, which measures overall success across all Division I sports.
Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt, long considered a visionary leader in college athletics, called 2025 “the greatest year in Texas Tech sports history.”
“This is what happens when you invest in great coaches, elite facilities, and most importantly, incredible student-athletes,” Hocutt said. “We aren’t just competing—we’re winning.”
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Raider Nation Reacts
In Lubbock, celebrations erupted across the campus and city as the announcement broke. The student union lit up with fireworks, the Victory Bells rang deep into the night, and fans gathered at the iconic Jones AT&T Stadium to salute the athletes who brought national pride to West Texas.
On social media, hashtags like #WreckEm2025, #TechTakesOver, and #Nation’sBest began trending within minutes.
Former Red Raider greats like Patrick Mahomes, Keenan Evans, and Brittney Brewer joined the chorus of alumni praising the school’s unprecedented year.
“This is what it means to be a Red Raider. Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it,” Mahomes tweeted.
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Legacy Secured
With national recognition now fully affixed to the scarlet and black, Texas Tech stands as a model of comprehensive athletic excellence. No other university in 2025 came close to matching the Red Raiders’ breadth and depth of postseason success across both men’s and women’s sports.
In a world where programs often excel in one or two arenas, Texas Tech has proven what’s possible when every team pulls in the same direction. Lubbock has always believed in its Red Raiders—but now, the nation sees it too.
Sports history wasn’t just made in 2025—it was rewritten.
Wreck ‘Em, Tech.