Texas Tech Key Matchups to Watch This Season
Schedule Athletic Calendar Breakdown: Key Matchups to Watch This Season 1. Football — Texas Tech at Kansas State (Nov. 1) Dubbed by ESPN as possibly "the most impactful teams in this year’s title race" within the Big 12, this showdown could determine who drives toward the conference crown. It’s a matchup the schedule-makers clearly marked as pivotal. 2. Football — Texas Tech at Arizona State (Oct. 18) A rematch featuring the reigning Big 12 champion. The Red Raiders previously topped ASU 30‑22 in Lubbock—but this time, both teams will likely be firing on all cylinders. 3. Football — Farmageddon: Iowa State vs. Kansas State in Dublin (Season opener) Though not involving Texas Tech directly, this neutral-site opener sets the tone for the season, signaling how the Big 12 race might shape up. Analysts predict a tense, physical clash with Iowa State narrowly edging K‑State 24‑21. 4. Men’s Basketball — Home-and-Home Series with Houston, BYU, Colorado In 2...