Texas Tech rises to No. 12 in CFP rankings after key victories and upsets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Texas Tech football has moved up to No. 12 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings following a 53-48 victory over West Virginia. The Red Raiders benefited from the losses of six teams that ranked above them, including Miami and Ohio State. Currently, they sit just one spot shy of playoff eligibility as the highest-ranked Group of Six team is guaranteed a berth. Tech’s next game is against Oklahoma State on Nov. 14 at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Red Raiders hold an 8-1 record and are 5-1 in the Big 12.
- •Texas Tech is now ranked No. 12 in the CFP rankings.
- •The Red Raiders defeated West Virginia 53-48 at home.
- •Six teams ranked above Texas Tech lost in the latest rankings.
- •Tech is one spot away from playoff eligibility.
- •Next game for Tech is against Oklahoma State on Nov. 14.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — How Texas Tech football's CFP ranking surged with 6 teams above losing
"Texas Tech football is No. 12 in the second CFP ranking. That's after losses by Miami, Kentucky, BYU, Ole Miss, Ohio State and LSU.
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