Texas Tech’s football program celebrated a major milestone this week as the Red Raiders rose into the top ten of the US LBM Coaches Poll. The poll, which compiles weekly rankings from head coaches across the Football Bowl Subdivision, placed Texas Tech at No. 10 with 1,079 points.
Poll methodology and rankings
The US LBM Coaches Poll asks each participating head coach to rank the top 25 teams, assigning 25 points to the No. 1 selection and decreasing by one point for each subsequent spot. After all ballots are submitted, the points are totaled to produce the final list.
For the current week of the 2026‑2027 regular season, the top ten schools and their point totals are:
- Texas Longhorns – 1,807 points
- Georgia Bulldogs – 1,742 points
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish – 1,636 points
- Indiana Hoosiers – 1,613 points
- Miami Hurricanes – 1,552 points
- Ole Miss Rebels – 1,501 points
- Ohio State Buckeyes – 1,473 points
- Alabama Crimson Tide – 1,309 points
- BYU Cougars – 1,089 points
- Texas Tech Red Raiders – 1,079 points
What the ranking means for Texas Tech
Entering the top ten is a significant achievement for the Red Raiders, especially considering they were ranked No. 12 in the previous poll. The jump reflects the team’s flawless 3‑0 start to the season and underscores the strong performance of head coach Joey McGuire’s squad.
From a Big 12 perspective, Texas Tech is now only behind BYU among the conference’s representatives in the top ten. Utah also appears in the poll at No. 15, highlighting the competitive nature of the conference.
Recent success on the field
The Red Raiders have built momentum with a decisive victory over Houston on Sunday, extending their home‑field winning streak to ten games and marking their eighth consecutive win against the Cougars. The team’s next challenge is hosting Sam Houston State on Saturday, September 26, with the game slated for an 11 a.m. kickoff and broadcast on TNT.
Fans are encouraged to attend the matchup at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, where the community’s support has been a key factor in the team’s early‑season success.
Looking ahead
With the top‑ten ranking secured, Texas Tech aims to maintain its unbeaten record and continue climbing the national rankings. The Red Raiders’ performance will be closely watched by both conference rivals and national observers as the season progresses.
Stay tuned for updates on the Red Raiders’ upcoming games, player highlights, and any changes in the national poll standings.
Original reporting: News/Talk 790 KFYO (Lubbock) — read the source article.
