The district has reiterated that it must ensure long-term fiscal stability as it faces a $ 20 million shortfall due to two failed levies and an $11 million accounting error last year. MLSD Superintendent Carol Lewis says this year’s school budget is $8 million less than in 2023.

The 12-1 Texas Tech Red Raiders, the Big 12 champions, earned the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoff and the first-round bye that comes with it.

The Buckeyes will play in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 5:30 p.m. MST on ESPN ( stream with FUBO ).