Texas Tech looks to build on Big 12 title in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:29 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Texas Tech enters the 2026 season after winning the Big 12 Championship in 2025, finishing with a 12-2 record. The Red Raiders aim to prove their success was not a one-time achievement, especially following a 23-0 loss in the College Football Playoff to Oregon. Under head coach Joey McGuire, the team has brought in new talent while seeking to replace key players lost from last season. The upcoming schedule will test their ability to maintain their competitive edge.
- •Texas Tech won the Big 12 Championship in 2025 with a record of 12-2.
- •Head coach Joey McGuire enters his fifth season managing the team.
- •Key player Will Hammond will lead as quarterback after the departure of Brendan Sorsby.
- •The Red Raiders aim to replace significant talent lost to graduation or transfer.
- •Texas Tech faces a challenging schedule to prove its staying power.
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech Football Preview 2026: Do the Red Raiders Have Staying Power?
"Texas Tech finally broke through with a Big 12 title, but now it has to prove it can stay among college football's elite.
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