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Texas Tech, Big 12 Powers Rise in Rankings After Wild Week 7

Texas Tech’s undefeated season took a major step forward with a commanding 53-25 win over Arizona State, solidifying their status as a Big 12 powerhouse. The Red Raiders climbed to No.

5 in the US LBM Coaches’ Poll and No. 8 in the AP rankings, marking their highest national profile yet.

Their dominance aligns with a broader Big 12 surge, as BYU stunned No. 2 Notre Dame in a last-second upset (28-24) and Utah remained unbeaten with a narrow victory over Colorado.

The conference’s momentum is undeniable, with five of the top seven nationally ranked teams—including Georgia, Alabama, and Texas—losing on the same day, propelling BYU to No. 2 and Utah to No.

10 in the AP poll. Texas Tech’s path to the College Football Playoff looks clearer than ever, especially with key wins over Oregon State (a team now receiving AP votes) and Houston (which rose to No.

14 after upsetting Oklahoma State). The Red Raiders also avoid direct matchups with BYU or Utah this season, leaving their rivalry with whoever emerges from that Nov.

7 showdown as their primary focus.

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