Red RaidersThursday, November 5
Texas Tech is No. 15 in the new College Football Playoff ranking and plays West Virginia Saturday
The Daily Lubbock team
If you've got Saturday night plans, Texas Tech comes in at No. 15 in the College Football Playoff poll released Tuesday evening. The Red Raiders return to action at 8:30 p.m. Saturday for a "Black Out" game vs. West Virginia.
No. 15Texas Tech's spot in the new College Football Playoff poll
The CFP ranking now takes precedence over the AP Poll and US LBM Poll, since playoff positioning is affected.
Source: KCBD
Saturday's 34-26 win over Arizona showed a new rushing dimension, with quarterback Thomas Castellanos making his first full-time start of the season. The Avalanche-Journal says Kenny Johnson and the offense are adjusting to him as the team enters playoff mode.
Three Red Raiders yardage totals topped 100 against Arizona
Source: KCBD
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Williams rushing | 175 yds |
| Castellanos passing | 144 yds |
| Castellanos rushing | 117 yds |
- Record: 7-1 overall, 4-1 in the Big 12
- Castellanos: two touchdowns passing, one rushing
- Williams: 14 carries, including a 64-yard fourth-quarter touchdown
Sources: KCBD, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal