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What channel is Texas Tech football vs. ACU on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 1 game - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Texas Tech opens the 2026 season Saturday at the newly-named Galaxy Stadium against Abilene Christian, with the 12th-ranked Red Raiders hosting a Wildcats squad that dropped a 21-14 decision to Lamar in Week 0. Joey McGuire and Will Hammond are leading a Tech program still riding momentum from last year's run to the Big 12 title and the College Football Playoff.
Joey McGuire and Will Hammond are leading a Tech program still riding momentum from last year's run to the Big 12 title and the College Football Playoff. The Red Raiders are also christening Galaxy Stadium under that name for the first time, adding a layer of history to what could otherwise look like a tune-up game.
ACU is not walking in quietly. The Wildcats bring a roster that includes former Red Raider players and coaches, meaning there are people on that sideline who know exactly how Tech operates and what beats them. A loss to Lamar in Week 0 does not help their confidence, but familiarity with the program could make this closer than the rankings suggest.
For folks in Lubbock planning to be in the seats or watching from home, the matchup carries more weight than a typical season opener. The Red Raiders are expected to contend again, and a stumble out of the gate against an in-state FCS program would be a rough way to start.
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Why should Lubbock fans pay attention to ACU in this opener?
- ACU's roster includes former Texas Tech players and coaches who know exactly how the Red Raiders operate. Despite a Week 0 loss to Lamar, the Wildcats are not a pushover, making this more than a typical tune-up game for the Red Raiders.
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