BONUS: Is Texas Tech FIRING Tim Tadlock, SHOCKING Big 12 Softball NCAA Tournament News

Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast · May 11, 2026 · 26m

The current landscape for Tim Tadlock and Texas Tech baseball is arguably the most turbulent era in his 14-season tenure. For a program that reached Omaha four times between 2014 and 2019, the 2026 season has been a jarring departure from "The Standard."

Here is a breakdown of the extreme struggles facing the Red Raiders as of mid-May 2026.

1. A Historical Regression

After missing the NCAA Tournament in 2024 and 2025, the pressure was on for a "bounce-back" year. Instead, the Red Raiders have spent much of 2026 fighting just to stay relevant.

Conference Freefall: Tech currently sits at 9–18…