No. 4 Texas Tech on historic run entering Orange Bowl vs. No. 5 Oregon

Texas Tech did not win a single bowl game during Patrick Mahomes' three seasons in the program from 2014-16.

Yet nine years after a legend's departure, the No. 4 Red Raiders are playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals when they face No. 5 Oregon on Thursday in the Orange Bowl at Miami Gardens, Fla.

Texas Tech (12-1) set a school record for victories and received a first-round playoff bye. The Red Raiders revamped their roster in the transfer portal last offseason...