Texas Tech ranked high in latest preseason ranking - Red Raiders Wire

This specific ranking, compiled by Chip Patterson, places the Red Raiders above every other Big 12 team. They closed last year's campaign strong. While the US LBM coaches poll listed Tech at 12th, Patterson's assessment provides a significant boost in national perception. Fans across the South Plains are already buzzing. This top-tier placement hints at a potential Big 12 championship contention.

This early recognition means heightened anticipation for every Saturday kickoff at Jones AT&T Stadium. Local businesses, from those on Broadway in the Depot District to shops around the South Plains Mall, anticipate increased traffic and revenue. It fuels immense pride among alumni, students, and lifelong residents. A palpable energy now fills neighborhoods like Tech Terrace and Raintree. Game day traditions run deep there. A top-ten ranking dramatically shifts the local mood before a single snap. It sets the stage for a truly memorable fall.

Can the Red Raiders convert this lofty preseason praise into a truly championship-contending year?