A lot of things would have to fall into place, but Texas Tech fans are starting to see a possible \u2014 and downright thrilling \u2014 path to the College Football Playoff.<\/p>\n
Texas Tech Football is experiencing new highs lately, sitting at #8 in the national rankings after a dominant stretch under head coach Joey McGuire. The team has earned every bit of its position, and many analysts believe the Red Raiders have a good shot to win their final two regular-season games against UCF and West Virginia. Nothing is ever guaranteed \u2014 as Arizona State proved earlier this year \u2014 but optimism is running wild across Raiderland.<\/p>\n
The Dream Scenario For Texas Tech Football<\/p>\n
The fun part is imagining how this could all play out. Some experts have pointed out that the postseason picture could line up in a way that sees Texas Tech taking on Texas, with the winner moving on to face Texas A&M. That would bring three old Southwest Conference schools \u2014 which parted ways back in 1996 \u2014 together again in a high-stakes showdown for football supremacy.<\/p>\n
And oh, there are scores to settle. Many Red Raider fans still haven\u2019t forgiven Texas A&M for bolting to the SEC or Texas for following suit years later. It doesn\u2019t help that Texas once lured away Tech\u2019s beloved basketball coach, leaving a lasting \u201cwe\u2019ll take whatever we want\u201d kind of bitterness. Sure, the Longhorns eventually fired him, but that didn\u2019t erase the sting.<\/p>\n
Adding more fuel to the fire, some early playoff predictions even have Texas Tech hosting Texas in Lubbock, which would bring an entirely new level of chaos \u2014 and energy \u2014 to West Texas.<\/p>\n