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Texas Tech Among Nation's Final Nine Unbeaten College Football Teams

Texas Tech football has emerged as one of college football’s last nine unbeaten teams, standing at 5-0 ahead of its Oct. 17 homecoming matchup against Arizona State.

The Red Raiders’ defensive unit, led by standout performances from cornerback Brice Pollock and linebacker John Curry, has become the backbone of their success, including four interceptions in a 29-7 win over Colorado last week. Quarterback Will Hammond and running back J'Koby Williams contributed key offensive plays, though the defense carried the load in securing the victory.

This marks the first time in program history that Texas Tech has begun consecutive seasons with a 5-0 record, building on last year’s Big 12 championship and College Football Playoff appearance under head coach Joey McGuire, who reached 40 career wins following the Colorado game. The team’s resilience was on full display in a narrow 28-26 win over Houston, with McGuire praising their ability to overcome adversity—a trait that will be tested as conference play intensifies.

With Utah, BYU, and Texas Tech representing the Big 12 among the remaining unbeaten teams, the stage is set for a competitive conference title race. The Red Raiders will look to extend their 11-game home winning streak when they face Arizona State, a team that defeated them 26-22 last season.

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