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Texas Tech: 3 games that will define 2026 season The Texas Tech Red Raiders have three games that will decide if they return to the College Football Playoff in 2026.
The defense showed they were legit in the CFP, but quarterback Behren Morton had a forgettable game for TTU in the quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl, throwing two interceptions as the offense was a shutout in a 23-0 loss to Oregon.
TTU attempted to improve the quarterback position for the upcoming season by adding Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby, but his college career is over after admitting to a gambling addiction.
The Red Raiders will turn to Will Hammond at quarterback this fall and hope he can develop into a player that can win games in the CFP.
The Cougars were blown out by Texas Tech 35-11 in Houston last year.After that game, Houston went on a run, finishing with a 10-3 record in Willie Fritz's second season as head coach.
Houston looks poised to contend for the Big 12 championship with Conner Weigman set to return for his second season as the starting quarterback.
This will be an early challenge for Texas Tech, who plays an easy non-conference schedule of Abilene Christian, Oregon State and Sam Houston in September.
Arizona is another contender for the Big 12 this season.Quarterback Noah Fifita is returning to Tucson after throwing for 3,228 yards, 29 touchdowns and six interceptions last season.
Head coach Brent Brennan led Arizona to a 9-4 record last season.
This could be a challenging Halloween contest for the Red Raiders.
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes has his hands full after losing quarterback Josh Hoover to Indiana in the transfer portal.How Harvard transfer Jaden Craig plays for the Horned Frogs will determine if they can compete for the Big 12.
The schedule makers were brutal to Texas Tech for their final game of the regular season.
After playing at Baylor on Nov.
21, the Red Raiders will turn around and face the Horned Frogs on Thanksgiving.