Texas Tech Red Raiders
· 2026-06-29
Texas Tech Red Raiders are exploring alternatives for their Week 1 game against Abilene Christian.
The Red Raiders are considering canceling their game against ACU and potentially scheduling a Week 1 showdown against the Texas Longhorns.
Texas Tech head football coach announced that the team is exploring the possibility of canceling their Week 1 game against ACU.
This decision comes with a potential cost, as Texas Tech would owe ACU at least $375,000 if the game happens as scheduled.
The potential matchup against Texas Longhorns would be a significant challenge for the Red Raiders.
Texas Tech would need to pay ACU $1 million if they cancel the game against the Wildcats.
The Red Raiders are scheduled to play Abilene Christian on September 5, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.
Next game: vs Abilene Christian Wildcats (2026-09-05).
Abilene Christian will start the 2026 campaign on the road with a Week 0 season opener against the Lamar Cardinals.
The Wildcats are also slated to play the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in a rematch from the second round of the FCS Playoffs.
ACU will then hit the road again to take on the Idaho Vandals.
The Red Raiders defeated the Wildcats 52-51 in overtime during Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.
The game is set to be televised nationally on FS1.
Texas Tech would be required to pay ACU a significant amount of money whether the game happens or not.
The Red Raiders are looking for a new challenge in their Week 1 game.
The potential matchup against Texas Longhorns would be a significant test for the Red Raiders.
The team is exploring their options for the Week 1 game.
The Red Raiders are considering a new opponent for their Week 1 game.
The decision will have a significant impact on the team's schedule.
The Red Raiders are looking to make a change in their Week 1 game.
The team is exploring alternatives for their Week 1 game.
The potential matchup against Texas Longhorns would be a great opportunity for the Red Raiders.
The Red Raiders are scheduled to play Abilene Christian on September 5, 2026.
The game against ACU is still scheduled to happen as planned.
The Red Raiders are looking to make a change in their schedule.
The team is considering a new opponent for their Week 1 game.
The decision will have a significant impact on the team's season.
The Red Raiders are exploring their options for the Week 1 game.
The potential matchup against Texas Longhorns would be a significant challenge for the Red Raiders.
The team is looking to make a change in their Week 1 game.
The Red Raiders are considering a new opponent for their Week 1 game.
The decision will have a significant impact on the team's schedule.