Texas Tech: No.
Texas Tech · West VirginiaInjuries and quarterback questions add to the pressure. Texas Tech football is officially on the College Football Playoff bubble, and the Red Raiders can't afford another stumble.
MORE: Texas Basketball Makes Statement In 50-Point Rout Of Chicago State The Red Raiders enter at 7-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play, but their 37-24 loss to Cincinnati two weeks ago has left little room for error.
Saturday's matchup against the 5-3 Mountaineers presents a challenging test, especially with injury concerns affecting both programs. Texas Tech remains without wide receiver Donte Lee Jr., who suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Running back Cameron Dickey has also been sidelined with an ankle injury, while receiver Jalen Jones has appeared on injury listings because of an undisclosed issue. West Virginia has encountered its own injury problems, particularly in the backfield.
KEY POINTS
- No. 15 Texas Tech Faces Must-Win Test Against West Virginia.
- No. 15 Texas Tech hosts West Virginia Saturday with its College Football Playoff hopes on the line.
- After debuting at No. 15 in Tuesday night's first CFP rankings, Joey McGuire's team faces a critical Big 12 showdown against West Virginia on Saturday at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock.
- With four regular-season games remaining, Texas Tech needs to win out and put itself in position to compete for another Big 12 championship.