Texas Tech learned that you can't neglect the top high school prospects for the transfer portal after CFP dud and it's a hard lesson Joey McGuire is already learning from.

Patrick Mahomes seems to have lost a bet on Texas Tech following his alma mater's Orange Bowl loss to Oregon. Chiefs linebacker Jeffrey Bassa shared a video Friday on his Instagram story of Mahomes wearing an Oregon jersey.

Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the top player in the transfer portal, will visit Texas Tech and LSU, sources told ESPN. Sorsby combined for 36 touchdowns this season for Cincinnati.

Like many programs, Texas Tech has already been hit by transfer portal departures. The latest loss came on Friday, the first day the portal officially opened. ESPN's Max Olson reported that Texas Tech cornerback Maurion Horn will be entering the transfer portal.

Texas Tech's wild gamble paid off as an unabashed success, and one that will echo through the future years of Red Raiders football. When players tour the Womble Football Center, there will be a Big 12 championship trophy greeting them at the entrance, and College Football Playoff logos across the walls.

Kansas State's star linebacker Austin Romaine is visiting with Texas Tech after entering the transfer portal with a do-not-contact designation.

Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the top player in the transfer portal, will visit Texas Tech and LSU, sources told ESPN. Sorsby combined for 36 touchdowns this season for Cincinnati.

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez expresses the utmost appreciation for the program after CFP loss vs. Oregon