Texas Tech has officially banned tortilla throwing at football games — yes, the harmless, paper-thin symbol of Red Raider spirit has been declared too dangerous for the gridiron. Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt said the move was necessary to avoid 15-yard penalties and six-figure fines from the Big 12, which now treats flying flour like live ammo. The conference even updated its rules after the Kansas game, when referees and coaches decided airborne carbohydrates were a step too far for sportsmanship.
Naturally, Red Raider fans took this about as well as you’d expect. Some mourned the “loss of tradition” as though Tech had bulldozed the Will Rogers statue. Others vowed defiance — pledging to smuggle in tortillas like contraband and “throw even more” now that it’s forbidden. Hocutt, meanwhile, promised extra security, bag checks, and ticket revocations for anyone caught mid-toss. Because nothing says school spirit like patting down students for food.
Let’s be honest: The tortilla toss has always been ridiculous. It’s a biodegradable mess that confuses visiting fans and delights janitors with extra shifts. But it’s our ridiculous. Taking it away feels like the Big 12 just outlawed joy — or at least joy under $1.50 a pack.
So, Texas Tech football may keep its yards — but at what cost? And who knew gluten could be such a menace to college athletics?
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