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Texas Tech football ranks 12th in preseason coaches poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:21 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Texas Tech football ranks 12th in preseason coaches poll

Summary

Texas Tech football has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, coming in at 12th as they prepare for the 2026 season. The ranking follows their first Big 12 Conference championship last season, with expectations high for another strong campaign. This marks the sixth time Texas Tech has been included in the preseason poll, and they are the highest-ranked team from the Big 12. Other teams in the top 25 include BYU, Utah, and Houston, while Texas Tech finished eighth in last season's final coaches poll.

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By the Numbers

•Texas Tech ranked 12th in the US LBM preseason coaches poll.
•This is the highest preseason ranking in program history.
•The Red Raiders are the top-ranked Big 12 team in the poll.
•Texas Tech aims to return to the College Football Playoff.
•They finished eighth in the final coaches poll last season.

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What they're saying

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For the ninth straight season, the Louisville football team is unranked in the preseason coaches poll. The Cards were the top vote-getter outside of the top 25, receiving just five fewer points than No. 25 Missouri. U of L is also three spots behind No. 23 Clemson, despite being picked to finish ahead of the […]
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The Texas Tech football team earned its highest ranking in the preseason coaches poll in program history. Here's where the Red Raiders are ranked.
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