Texas Tech Spring Game Set for Friday Night

Red Raider fans will get their first look at the 2026 team in the annual spring scrimmage.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:18pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a Texas Tech football game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of vibrant red, black, and white colors representing the dynamic action on the field.Texas Tech's annual Spring Game offers a first look at the Red Raiders' 2026 roster, with a mix of returning stars and new faces aiming to build on the program's recent success.Lubbock Today

Texas Tech football will host its annual Spring Game on Friday night at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. The 90-minute scrimmage will give fans a preview of the 2026 Red Raiders, including new quarterback Brendan Sorsby and a revamped defensive line and receiving corps. The event will also feature the return of team award presentations that date back to 1961.

Why it matters

The Spring Game is a highly anticipated annual tradition for Texas Tech fans, providing an early glimpse of the upcoming season's team and a chance to welcome back former players. This year's event holds added significance as the Red Raiders look to build on their Big 12 Championship in 2025 under second-year head coach Joey McGuire.

The details

The Spring Game will feature a variety of competitive situations, including a two-minute drill, 3rd-and-long scenarios, and a red zone period. Fans will also see 7-on-7 passing drills and a 9-on-7 run game period. While there will be no traditional scoring format, the scrimmage will showcase many of Texas Tech's newcomers and top returning players like All-America defensive lineman A.J. Holmes Jr., running backs J'Koby Williams and Cameron Dickey, linebackers Ben Roberts and John Curry, and safety Brenden Jordan.

  • The Spring Game is scheduled for Friday, April 18, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • Gate 1 in the southwest corner of Jones AT&T Stadium will open at 5 p.m. for fan entry.

The players

Joey McGuire

Head coach of the Texas Tech football team.

Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech's new starting quarterback for the 2026 season.

A.J. Holmes Jr.

Returning All-America defensive lineman for the Red Raiders.

J'Koby Williams

Returning running back for the Texas Tech offense.

Cameron Dickey

Returning running back for the Texas Tech offense.

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What’s next

Texas Tech will welcome back several letterwinners from its 2025 Big 12 Championship team for the Spring Game, and Joey McGuire and his staff will present the team awards for the 2025 season during halftime.

The takeaway

The Texas Tech Spring Game provides an exciting early look at the 2026 Red Raiders squad, with new faces and returning stars set to take the field in front of the loyal Lubbock fanbase. This annual tradition marks an important milestone as the team prepares to build on its recent conference title success.