Expectations Soar As Red Raiders Gear Up For The Season

Preseason football is really tricky, so how will the Red Raiders handle it?

Preseason Football Leaves Lubbock Fans on Edge

So here we sit with Lubbock football fans a little nervous. The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs are both 0-2 in preseason. Even the Raiders are 1-1. None of that really means anything in the pros, but it still makes you wonder.

How Lubbock Views College Preseason Football Differently

So is preseason for college teams any different? It seems that college teams take preseason just a bit more seriously than the NFL, but that tends to only extend to the win/loss column.

Lubbock Expectations Are Sky-High for the Red Raiders

So what matters other than the win/loss column? Well around these parts the Texas Tech Red Raiders are expected to hang 50 points on a team like Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Anything less than a murder on the field is going to get the boo-birds going.

Lubbock Fans May Struggle With the NIL Era Reality

I hate to break it to folks, but now that we're in the days of NIL, you are probably going to see less of the stars, just like in the pros. Why risk the best of your best when preseason doesn't really help you that much?

The Pressure on Lubbock’s Red Raiders Is Almost Unfair

I don't believe there will be any talking sense to the fans at Jones Stadium next weekend. They will expect the team to be crisp, sharp, and overpowering right out of the gate. It's almost not fair the expectations that will be put on the 2025 Red Raiders.

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Could Lubbock See Preseason Football Disappear Someday?

I do believe we may someday see a day when preseason games are cut back or even eliminated. Why have any games that don't matter? Until that time, let's hope the Red Raiders fill the fans expectations.