5 thoughts from Texas Tech-BYU: Red Raiders win first Big 12 title, probable bye in CFP

The Texas Tech defense celebrates an interception by linebacker Ben Roberts (13) during the second half of the Big 12 Championship football game against BYU at AT&T Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Arlington. Texas Tech defeated BYU 34-7.

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 5 Texas Tech is on the rise and looking to lock up a top-four CFP seed

Texas Tech was No. 5 in last week's College Football Playoff rankings and on Sunday jumped two spots to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll. The Red Raiders likely will be No. 4 when the new CFP rankings come out Tuesday night.
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A Major Reason Texas Tech is Winning that few people are Talking About

The Texas Tech defense has really risen to the occasion this season and is a main reason that the Red Raiders are undefeated this year. The Texas Tech 5-0 start and No. 9 national rating can be attributed in large part to their strong defense this season.

College football poll (11/30): Texas Tech in top 5; Texas rises after win over A&M

Before it plays for the Big 12 title, Texas Tech received a boost in the latest AP Top 25 rankings. The Red Raiders jumped from No. 7 to No. 5 in this week’s poll after a 49-0 blowout of West Virginia.

Texas Longhorns move up to No. 16 in CFP rankings but it may not be enough. A&M and Tech in top 5

The Longhorns didn't get a big boost from win over Arkansas and may miss College Football Playoff for first time in three seasons.
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