LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - (News release from Texas Tech Athletics) For decades, Texas Tech fans have made "The Jones" one of the most intimidating homefield advantages in college football.

The Jones name will continue to ring out for decades to come as Texas Tech formally announced Thursday the naming of its student seating as "The Jones Student Section at Galaxy Stadium." The announcement was delivered by Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt to a sellout crowd during the annual Red Raider Club Kickoff Luncheon at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center."For all President Jones and his wife Aubrey accomplished during Texas Tech's early years, we found it only fitting to recognize the impact he made on generations of Red Raiders by naming our student section in their honor," Hocutt said.

"The legacy the Jones family left on Texas Tech will never be forgotten, and we'd encourage our students to pack 'The Jones' every game this year as we continue to make Galaxy Stadium one of the best gameday environments in the country."Texas Tech previously announced in July a landmark 15-year agreement with Galaxy to rebrand the home of Red Raider Football as Galaxy Stadium beginning with the 2026 season.