Texas Tech’s 12-Ranked Rise | Texas Tech Red Raiders Football News

Texas Tech football is flying high into 2026, ranked No. 12 in both major polls — the second-highest preseason spot in program history. After a historic 2025 season where they dominated with 12 wins, a Big 12 title, and a playoff run, they’re now the team everyone in the conference wants to beat. Every game last year was by at least 20 points — a rarity since 1936. With a stacked defense led by preseason Defensive Player of the Year A.J. Holmes Jr., a returning offensive core, and seven players named to the All-Big 12 team, they’re not just contenders — they’re the highest-ranked team in the conference. The challenge? Proving they can sustain this level of excellence when every opponent sees a playoff-caliber powerhouse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d0f5645a060a836a