Texas Tech drops in coaches poll following season opening win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Texas Tech slid one spot to No. 13 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll released Tuesday. The Red Raiders entered the 2026 season ranked 12th in the national standings but saw their position slip following a 33-10 win over Abilene Christian in their season opener at Galaxy Stadium. Alabama moved ahead of the team in the latest rankings update. Texas Tech currently holds a spot two positions above fellow Big 12 program BYU. The team prepares for a road game against Oregon State in Corvallis scheduled for next week with a 6:30 p.m. Central kick time.
- •Texas Tech fell to No. 13 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
- •The team began the season ranked 12th.
- •The Red Raiders defeated Abilene Christian 33-10 at Galaxy Stadium.
- •Texas Tech travels to Corvallis for a game against Oregon State next week.
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