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The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal annual preview of Texas Tech football

Carlos Silva Jr.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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The 2020 college football season was unlike any we had ever seen, played amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a season that was staggered and questions around every turn of the calendar.

Everyone hopes for a more normal fall season in 2021.

With that being said, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal's annual preview of Texas Tech football has gone digital.

A new way of thinking: Things are changing, for the better with shift to digital

Here is a look at stories all in one place.

Texas Tech football player features

Texas Tech defensive lineman Philip Blidi (96) gets around offensive lineman Ethan Carde (77) during lineman drills during their annual spring game on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.

Rising above: Philip Blidi's uncommon childhood not holding him back

Texas Tech receiver Trey Cleveland (85) catches a pass during 1-on-1 drills during their annual spring game on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.

Catching on: Cleveland trying to make his mark in Tech receiving corps

Texas Tech's Jesiah Pierre (16) runs a drill during spring football practice on Monday, March 15, 2021, at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center. [Justin Rex/For A-J Media]

Gator aid: Florida transfer making impact in Tech linebacker corps

Texas Tech offensive tackle Ethan Carde (77)

More:A healthier Ethan Carde optimistic about his role with Texas Tech in 2021

Wide receiver Myles Price (18) during Texas Tech’s football practice Friday, August 13, 2021. (Mark Rogers/For A-J Media)

Myles to go: Red Raiders' young receiver sets ambitious goals for year two

Texas Tech receiver J.J. Sparkman (84) runs a route against Adrian Frye (7) during their annual spring game on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.

Houston, here they come:Texas Tech opener no ordinary game for Adrian Frye

Wide receiver Kaylon Geiger (10) catches a pass during Texas Tech’s first preseason football practice Friday, August 6, 2021. (Mark Rogers/For A-J Media)

More:Kaylon Geiger went from juco walk-on to 3,000-yard receiver. And he's not done yet.

Texas Tech's Reggie Pearson Jr. (22), Aug. 5, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas.

Texas Tech safety Reggie Pearson has a new team and a new lease on his football life

Texas Tech football team analysis, via Don Williams

Texas Tech defensive back Malik Dunlap (8) reacts after a play during the scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.

Tall cornerbacks Rayshad Williams and Malik Dunlap add dimension for Texas Tech

Texas Tech running backs coach DeAndre Smith has familiar faces in his position room this season. The Red Raiders' top four running backs from last season all return. (Mark Rogers/For A-J Media)

A core four: Red Raiders confident with return of leading rushers

Linemen helping linemen: Former Tech players do NIL deal for Red Raiders' men up front

More:Texas Tech defense picks up 'where we left off' as veteran Red Raiders lead the way

Texas Tech tackles leader Krishon Merriweather more prepared for second go-round

Less-crazy August lets LB Colin Schooler settle in

Texas Tech football scrimmage analysis

Reviewing the Red Raiders after first preseason scrimmage

Scrimmage sets stage again for Texas Tech quarterback battle

Wells nears QB choice after Tech scrimmage

Texas Tech football position-by-position analysis, via Don Williams

Tyler Shough named starting QB for Texas Tech regular season opener against Houston

Texas Tech position breakdown: Quarterbacks

Texas Tech position breakdown: Running backs

Texas Tech position breakdown: Receivers and tight ends

Texas Tech Position Breakdown: Offensive Line

Texas Tech position breakdown: Defensive line

Texas Tech Position Breakdown: Linebackers

Texas Tech position breakdown: Defensive backs

Texas Tech position breakdown: Special teams

Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt has plenty on his plate with the potential of Big 12 expansion plans under way.

Conference realignment chatter

More:Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt says Big 12 expansion plans are under way

Williams column: Pac-12's decision latest body blow to Big 12