The Red Raiders hold 1053 points in the AP poll, a system that weighs more than wins and losses. That formula explains why a perfect record still leaves a team outside the top ten.
One player has stood out defensively this season, driving the run. But the story remains a team with no losses through four weeks.
For fans in Lubbock, this stretch means something concrete. A 4-0 start keeps Texas Tech in the national conversation. It gives neighbors a reason to check the rankings every Sunday. Every remaining game carries added weight now, and a ranking shift changes how the season gets discussed around town.
The poll still has the Red Raiders chasing ten other teams with the same record or worse.