Red Raiders (24) @ Cyclones (13)

Saturday's game, a frustrating 11 point loss to Texas Tech, was a successful tribute to the Dan McCarney era of Cyclone football.

Or: timely but wild, irrational optimism. Texas Tech is really good, this week.

The one where we talk about the Mess of an offense, how Steele Jantz isn't helping, and whether or not this team can gain an identity before the wheels fall off.

QB Seth Doege is not playing well. He looks timid and unsure. The defense seems to be holding it together. Maybe the mirage is the offense, not the defense. Go Raiders . . .

The fine folks at Wide Right & Natty Lite answered some questions about the Cyclones.

Get your prediction on with the game between Texas Tech and Iowa St.

Your somewhat daily collection of news, notes and links about Texas Tech athletics.

Preview of Iowa State vs Texas Tech. Can Paul Rhoads make it three in a row over his mentor or will a healthy, re-energized Texas Tech steal one in Ames?

Thoughts and notes about Texas Tech leading up to the Texas Tech Red Raiders traveling to Ames, Iowa, to take on the Iowa St. Cyclones.