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Jan 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) runs with the ball against the Oregon Ducks during the second half of the 2025 Orange Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jan 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) runs with the ball against the Oregon Ducks during the second half of the 2025 Orange Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Sam Navarro, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) reacts after scoring a two point conversion during the second half against the BYU Cougars at AT & T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) reacts after scoring a two point conversion during the second half against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) attempts to elude BYU Cougars safety Faletau Satuala (11) during the first half at AT & T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) attempts to elude BYU Cougars safety Faletau Satuala (11) during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jerome Miron, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectNov 1, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats linebacker Rex Van Wyhe (28) tackles Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) during the third quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Nov 1, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats linebacker Rex Van Wyhe (28) tackles Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) during the third quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Scott Sewell, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectTexas Tech's Terrance Carter Jr. is met by Oregon State's Dexter Foster during a non-conference football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Jones AT & T Stadium.

Texas Tech’s Terrance Carter Jr. is met by Oregon State’s Dexter Foster during a non-conference football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters ConnectTexas Tech's Terrance Carter Jr. celebrates his touchdown against Arkansas-Pine Bluff during a non-conference football game, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Jones AT & T Stadium.

Texas Tech’s Terrance Carter Jr. celebrates his touchdown against Arkansas-Pine Bluff during a non-conference football game, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters ConnectTexas Tech's Terrance Carter Jr. gestures before a non-conference football game, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Jones AT & T Stadium.

Texas Tech’s Terrance Carter Jr. gestures before a non-conference football game, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters ConnectTight ends Terrance Carter Jr. (right) and Johncarlos Miller II await the start of the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Jones AT & T Stadium.

Tight ends Terrance Carter Jr. (right) and Johncarlos Miller II await the start of the Texas Tech football team’s spring game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters ConnectTexas Tech's Terrance Carter Jr. dives in for a touchdown against Arkansas-Pine Bluff during a non-conference football game, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Jones AT & T Stadium.

Texas Tech’s Terrance Carter Jr. dives in for a touchdown against Arkansas-Pine Bluff during a non-conference football game, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters ConnectTexas Tech's Terrance Carter Jr. hurdles an Oregon State defender during a non-conference football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Jones AT & T Stadium.

Texas Tech’s Terrance Carter Jr. hurdles an Oregon State defender during a non-conference football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters ConnectSep 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Utah Utes during the fourth quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Sep 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Utah Utes during the fourth quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectSep 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) runs after a catch against Utah Utes cornerback Smith Snowden (2) during the second quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Sep 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) runs after a catch against Utah Utes cornerback Smith Snowden (2) during the second quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectOct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mark J. Rebilas, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectNov 1, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) runs with the ball in the third quarter against Kansas State Wildcats linebacker Desmond Purnell (32) at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Nov 1, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) runs with the ball in the third quarter against Kansas State Wildcats linebacker Desmond Purnell (32) at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Scott Sewell, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectNov 29, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) makes a catch and is tackled by West Virginia Mountaineers linebacker Ben Cutter (15) during the second quarter at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) makes a catch and is tackled by West Virginia Mountaineers linebacker Ben Cutter (15) during the second quarter at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Ben Queen, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) celebrates after making a first down against the BYU Cougars during the first half at AT & T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) celebrates after making a first down against the BYU Cougars during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jerome Miron, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) celebrates with Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Reggie Virgil (1) after scoring a two point conversion during the second half against the BYU Cougars at AT & T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) celebrates with Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Reggie Virgil (1) after scoring a two point conversion during the second half against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) scores a two point conversion past BYU Cougars linebacker Isaiah Glasker (16) during the second half a at AT & T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) scores a two point conversion past BYU Cougars linebacker Isaiah Glasker (16) during the second half a at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) celebrates with his teammates and the trophy after the win over the BYU Cougars at AT & T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) celebrates with his teammates and the trophy after the win over the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jerome Miron, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) reacts after scoring a two point conversion during the second half against the BYU Cougars at AT & T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) reacts after scoring a two point conversion during the second half against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; BYU Cougars safety Faletau Satuala (11) tackles Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) during the game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars at AT & T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; BYU Cougars safety Faletau Satuala (11) tackles Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) during the game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jerome Miron, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) runs with the ball during the game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars at AT & T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) runs with the ball during the game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jerome Miron, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters ConnectJan 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) carries the ball as Oregon Ducks defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) defends during the second half of the 2025 Orange Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jan 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) carries the ball as Oregon Ducks defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) defends during the second half of the 2025 Orange Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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