Texas Tech Red Raiders is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +22.6. Texas Tech Red Raiders enters the season with a power rating of +22.6, placing them above average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Texas Tech Red Raiders host Abilene Christian next in Week 1. In 2025, Texas Tech Red Raiders went 12-1 overall, 11-1 against the spread, and 5-8 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Texas Tech Red Raiders Power Rating of +22.6 is 22.4 points above the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Texas Tech Red Raiders have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 7,050 miles, ranking 69th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Abilene Christian | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Oregon State | 1,371 mi | 2,742 mi |
| Week 3 | Houston | Home | 2,742 mi |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston | Home | 2,742 mi |
| Week 5 | Colorado | 481 mi | 3,703 mi |
| Week 6 | — | Bye | |
| Week 7 | Arizona State | Home | 3,703 mi |
| Week 8 | Cincinnati | 1,038 mi | 5,780 mi |
| Week 9 | Arizona | Home | 5,780 mi |
| Week 10 | West Virginia | Home | 5,780 mi |
| Week 11 | Oklahoma State | 324 mi | 6,429 mi |
| Week 12 | Baylor | 311 mi | 7,050 mi |
| Week 13 | TCU | Home | 7,050 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Texas Tech entered the season with uncertainty at quarterback after Brendan Sorsby's eligibility issues. Kirk Francis, a Tulsa transfer with 3,045 yards and 18 touchdowns in 18 appearances, is the likely starter. The Red Raiders boast a deep backfield with Cameron Dickey and J'Koby Williams, who combined for nearly 2,000 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns last season. The offensive line returns three starters, and the receiving corps features All-Big 12 tight end Terrance Carter Jr. and Pitt transfer Kenny Johnson. This unit has the talent to be explosive, but the quarterback situation remains the key variable.
The defense must replace several NFL Draft picks, including the nation's 2025 sack leader David Bailey. Transfers Trey White (19.5 sacks over two seasons at San Diego State) and Adam Trick (12.5 tackles for loss at Miami, Ohio) are expected to fill the void. Linebacker Austin Romaine joins from Kansas State to pair with Big 12 Championship Game MVP Ben Roberts. Cornerback Brice Pollock, a first-team All-Big 12 pick with five interceptions last season, is the most important returner. The defense may take a step back initially, but the new pieces have high upside.
Placekicker Stone Harrington returns as a Lou Groza Award semifinalist and first-team All-Big 12 selection. He made a career-long 58-yard field goal against Utah last season. The Red Raiders must replace their punter after Jack Burgess graduated, but Harrington's reliability gives the team a strong kicking game.
The schedule includes intriguing matchups against Houston, Arizona, and Oklahoma State. These games will test Texas Tech's ability to compete for the Big 12 title. The Red Raiders have the most talented roster in the conference top to bottom, but the quarterback uncertainty and defensive turnover could make the path to the championship more difficult.
Texas Tech has the talent to win the Big 12, as noted by an opposing assistant coach who pegged them as a preseason favorite alongside BYU. However, the quarterback situation and defensive reloading create significant unknowns. If Kirk Francis or another QB steps up and the new defensive transfers produce, the Red Raiders could be a force. If not, they may fall short of their ceiling.
Texas Tech Red Raiders is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Texas Tech Red Raiders holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +22.6, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Texas Tech Red Raiders's home field advantage rating is 2.8 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Texas Tech Red Raiders travels 7,050 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 69th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Texas Tech Red Raiders: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating +22.6.
