Author: Don Williams, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Former Red Raiders coach Mark Adams will receive $3.9 million, plus $200,000 retention bonus and any incentives for this year.

Texas Tech football waltzed to a 34-7 Liberty Bowl victory against the Bulldogs, holding Mississippi State to its lowest point total of the season.

Matt Wells is out as Texas Tech football coach eight games into his third seson. Offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie to be appointed as interim coach.

Drew Brees delivered a video message Saturday at the funeral for 15-year-old Luke Siegel, whose life left a far-reaching impact.

The Big 12 Conference will throw its energy into looking at potential new members, Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt says.

Though changes came to too late for Johnny Manziel to cash in, the former star QB is happy college athletes can make money via name, image, likeness.