Texas Tech's Playoff Hopes and QB Question | Texas Tech Red Raiders Football News

Texas Tech is heating up as the Big 12’s top contender this season, with ESPN’s Football Power Index ranking them tenth nationally — ahead of powerhouse teams like LSU and Alabama — even as other outlets place them slightly lower or higher. Analysts agree they’re poised to win the conference again, boasting a potentially elite defense, a dominant running game, and the most preseason All-Big 12 selections. While they’re seen as locks for the expanded 12-team playoff, the real question is whether they can go all the way — and that hinges on quarterback Will Hammond’s health and performance. With a deep roster and big-time spending power, Texas Tech is built for the playoff format, but the national title? That still belongs to the usual suspects — Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas, and Oregon. 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/a904a0b95fb1c54a