Masked Rider Rides to #4 National Mascot Spot | Lubbock News

Texas Tech’s Masked Rider just soared to 4 nationally and 1 in the Big 12 as USA Today’s top college mascot — and the nation’s best live mascot. With a 70-year legacy dating back to 1954, this iconic figure leads the Red Raiders onto the field in a tradition that includes the annual Transfer of Reins ceremony. Current rider Sofie Jones, a Houston native and Honors College student on the rodeo team, is the 65th Masked Rider — and part of a family with over 20 Red Raider grads. Fans voted after sports editors picked nominees, proving what loyal supporters have always known: this mascot is pure gold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8be7bb563625c353