# Texas Tech football performance and rankings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arizona-state-and-texas-tech-big-12-matchup
> Updated: 2026-10-26T20:43:01.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 4.

The No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 53-25 in their Week 7 Big 12 matchup at Galaxy Stadium. Entering the game with a 5-0 record, Texas Tech was a significant favorite, led by quarterback Will Hammond. Arizona State, holding a 3-2 record, was led by quarterback Cutter Boley, who entered the contest with 1,229 passing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Following the victory, Texas Tech moved to an undefeated 6-0 record and rose in the national rankings, reaching No. 5 in the U.S. LBL coaches poll and No. 8 in the Associated Press poll. This marks the program’s highest rankings of the season. Analysts noted that the Red Raiders’ explosive offense, which totaled over 500 yards against the Sun Devils, has moved the team into the national championship contender conversation.

Texas Tech is scheduled to play its next game at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Texas Tech and Arizona prepare for Top 25 Big 12 matchup

No. 13 Texas Tech hosts No. 22 Arizona in a pivotal Big 12 matchup this Saturday, with both teams holding 6-1 records.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-tech-and-arizona-prepare-for-top-25-big-12-matchup

### 2026-10-18: Texas Tech rises in national rankings after win over Arizona State

Following a 53-25 win over Arizona State, Texas Tech has risen to No. 5 in the coaches poll and No. 8 in the AP poll, entering the national championship contender conversation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-tech-rises-in-national-rankings-after-win-over-arizona-state

### 2026-10-16: Texas Tech to host Arizona State in Big 12 matchup

No. 10 Texas Tech hosts Arizona State in a Big 12 matchup on October 17. The undefeated Red Raiders enter as heavy favorites against the Sun Devils.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-tech-to-host-arizona-state-in-big-12-matchup

### 2026-10-12: Arizona State football prepares for Texas Tech after Hawaii victory

Arizona State moves to 3-2 after defeating Hawaii 30-12. Coach Kenny Dillingham remains confident ahead of a challenging matchup against #10 Texas Tech.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-state-football-prepares-for-texas-tech-after-hawaii-victory

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