Texas Tech holds on to No. 1 spot in Texas college football rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Texas Tech remains atop the Texas college football rankings after a 53-48 victory against West Virginia on November 7, 2026. The Red Raiders secured the win with a strong defensive performance, including three consecutive sacks. Texas, ranked second, recorded a 34-20 win over Missouri, while Houston held the third position with a 31-24 win over Cincinnati. Other notable performance includes SMU's 51-28 triumph against Virginia Tech, allowing them to move to fourth in the rankings.
- •Texas Tech wins 53-48 over West Virginia.
- •Texas defeats Missouri 34-20 to hold second place.
- •Houston remains third after beating Cincinnati 31-24.
- •SMU moves to fourth with a win over Virginia Tech.
- •North Texas secures first place in their conference with a 52-23 win.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Texas college football rankings: Upon replay review, Texas Tech stays No. 1 ahead of Texas
"The Red Raiders won an old-fashioned Big 12 shootout with defense to stay ahead of Texas, which scored a complete win over Missouri.
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