Texas Tech Trivia

TT Traditions

100

The official mascot of Texas Tech University

Masked Rider

200

The hand symbol that represents TTU

Guns Up

300

The name of Texas Tech's band

Goin' Band From Raider Land

400

Men's student organization that ring bells at sporting events and rings the large bell on campus after every sports win.

Saddle Tramps

500

Before being referred to as the Red Raider, what was the original mascot of Texas Tech University?

The Matadors

Red Raider Roots

100

The year Texas Tech was established

1923

200

Texas Tech campus architecture style

Spanish Renaissance

300

One of Texas Tech's largest annual events where 20,000 lights are switched on around Christmas time

Carol of Lights

400

Texas Tech University's original name

Texas Technological College

500

The statue located near memorial circle is a picture of Will Rogers on his horse, Soapsuds. What is the Tech tradition associated with this statue?

Saddle Tramps wrap the statue with red crepe paper before every home football game.

Gridiron Glory

100

This is the official fight song of Texas Tech University

What is "Fight, Raiders, Fight!"?

200

Which athletic conference does Texas Tech University compete

Big XII

300

Who is the current football coach?

Matt Wells

400

Which Texas Tech football player went on to play pro ball for the Kansas City Chiefs?

Patrick Mahomes

500

Texas Tech Women's Basketball Coach who has a freeway in Lubbock named after her

Marsha Sharp

Rules for 2025

100

When the offense makes a substitution, the defensive is allowed to do the same within this time frame

What is "in athletic pace?"

200

This is the outcome if a player feigns injury after the ball is spotted

What is a timeout, or a delay of game penalty if they are out of timeouts?

*The injured player must also sit out at least one play and can only return with clearance from a medical professional

300

In the Referee announcement after the video review process determines that the ruling on the field will not be overturned, the words "Confirmed" and "Stands" is being replaced by

What is "upheld?"

• If the video evidence confirms the on-field ruling or if there is no clear and obvious evidence to overturn the on-field ruling: "After further review, the ruling on the field is upheld."
• If the on-field ruling is overturned: "After further review, the ruling is [followed by a brief description of the video evidence]. Therefore, [followed by a brief description of the impact of the ruling]."

400

This play starting signal may only be used by the offense

What is a clap?

500

These equipment items must now be made of clear or nearly clear molded plastic

What are eye shields?