This time, Texas Tech gave up the game with a collapse down the stretch in the NCAA Tournament. Two days after the Red Raiders’ furious comeback to beat Arkansas in overtime, they were on the other end of a rally by top-seeded Florida in an 84-79 loss in the Elite Eight on Saturday.

SportsLine college basketball expert Thomas Casale reveals his Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Florida Gators picks for the Elite Eight of March Madness 2025

In the fast-moving world of college sports, few moments are as thrilling as a buzzer-beater in March Madness. But for Texas Tech’s Darrion Williams, that excitement turned into something even sweeter: an NIL deal with Buffalo Wild Wings.

The No. 1 seed Florida Gators (33-4) and No. 3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders (28-8) will both try to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament Final Four when they square off on Saturday at Chase Center.

The red-hot Walter Clayton Jr. has high marks for individual scoring. He's at 19.5 points and 2.5 made 3s, with the public leaning over on both. Florida's top dog had just 13 points last round, but notched 23 in consecutive games during the tourney's first weekend.

Texas Tech star outside shooter Chance McMillian returned for the Red Raiders' Elite Eight game against Florida after missing the previous four games with an oblique injury. “I came in with the mindset of playing and giving my team the best chance there is,

Despite his team falling short of making the Final Four, McMillian left it all on the floor. He scored 14 points on 5 of 11 shooting from the field and played just under 26 minutes in Texas Tech’s 84-79 loss to Florida at Chase Center on Saturday night.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders hope to reach the Final Four as they prepare to face the Florida Gators on Saturday.