For Texas Tech fans, the magic of game day isn’t just in the touchdowns. It’s in the laughter, the unity, and the simple joy of watching a tortilla take flight into the West Texas sky.

Texas Tech students throw tortillas for the opening kickoff during the first half of the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Jones AT&T Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. John E. Moore III Getty Images

Texas Tech Athletics announced Monday changes to its gameday fan policies moving forward as the throwing of objects inside Jones AT&T Stadium – including

AD Kirby Hocutt said the change in stadium policy was made to prevent tortilla tossing from impacting the team’s chances of winning games.

In Texas Tech's win over Kansas, the team was penalized for the tortilla throws, and the school was fined $25,000. But going forward, Texas Tech could be facing $100,000 fines. And with the Red Raiders still in the College Football Playoff hunt (even after Saturday's loss to Arizona State ), those penalties could prove especially damaging.

The Texas Tech basketball team earned another Top 15 ranking in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton will be available in an emergency role only, as backup Will Hammond will start Saturday against Arizona State.

Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt announced football fans will no longer be allowed to throw tortillas at opening kickoff of games.

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