Texas Tech comes in the Top 12 in the First USA Today Coaches Poll in the Buildup to the Season

Texas Tech ranked No. 12 in the first USA Today 2026-27 US LBM Coaches Poll released today. As the highest-ranked Big 12 team, the Red Raiders hope to defend their conference title. Coach Joey McGuire said, “It shows we have some respect across the country,” as preseason camp officially started today.