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Defense got Texas Tech to the CFP. Are Red Raiders ready for biggest test yet?

Texas Tech's defense made key plays driving the Red Raiders to the College Football Playoff after winning the Big 12 Championship, showcasing strong postseason potential.

  • On Dec. 6, the Texas Tech Red Raiders' defense helped secure the Big 12 Championship and a College Football Playoff berth at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.
  • Linebacker John Curry led the Texas Tech defense, breaking up a pass on a BYU fourth-down fake punt during the Big 12 Championship at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.
  • Defensive consistency and timely plays carried the Red Raiders through the season into the playoffs, fitting the narrative that teams left for a championship have 'seen it all.'
  • Now the Red Raiders enter the College Football Playoff, facing their toughest matchup that will shape the program national standing and championship chances.
  • A deep playoff run would elevate Texas Tech's national profile after a defense-led season, with the Big 12 title setting the stakes for the program's future.
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Defense got Texas Tech to the CFP. Are Red Raiders ready for biggest test yet?

Have the Red Raiders seen something like Oregon’s hardened offensive line that’s been among the nation’s best?

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