FRISCO, Texas — Last fall, the Texas Tech football program made headlines for partnering with STRIVR, a virtual reality company that works with several NFL franchises and other college programs. The STRIVR technology helps teams simulate game-like situations without the risk of injury. Cameras are strategically placed on the practice field, which will then give players a 360-degree view inside the headset.
Although Texas Tech finished that year with a 5-7 record, quarterback Patrick Mahomes II was able to take advantage of this emerging technology. He finished the season leading the country in passing yards, total offense, and total touchdowns.