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Texas Tech enters top 10 of both polls after 5-0 start

Texas Tech entered the top 10 of both major college football polls following its 5-0 start to the season. The Red Raiders ranked No. 9 in the coaches poll and No. 10 in the Associated Press poll, marking their first appearance in both top 10 rankings this season.

Where
Lubbock
When
Oct. 12, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Lubbock

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  • Texas Tech Red Raiderscollege football team
  • Joey McGuirehead coach

The facts

  • Texas Tech ranked No. 9 in coaches poll, No. 10 in AP poll.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Red Raiders are 5-0 overall, 2-0 in Big 12 Conference.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • First time this season Texas Tech appeared in top 10 of both polls.1
  • Joey McGuire achieved 40th victory as head coach in 58 or fewer games.1
  • Texas Tech ranked in polls for 24 consecutive weeks, longest streak in program history.1
  • Texas Tech hosts Arizona State in Homecoming game Saturday at Galaxy Stadium.1
  • BYU ranked No. 8, Utah No. 11, Houston No. 20 in Big 12.2

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  • Texas Tech Red Raiders have stayed at top 10 after bouncing 11-13 range in AP poll.1

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  1. Red Raiders enter top 10 of both polls Sunday Texas Tech Red Raiders Not rated, October 11, 2026
  2. Top 10 For Texas Tech: Red Raiders Move Up in Latest AP Poll Yahoo Sports Lean Left, October 12, 2026

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Angel Espinoza, Owner of Fire for the Lord BBQ; City of Greenville Fire-Rescue Department, Investigating the fire

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Florida volleyball defeats Texas A&M in College Station match

No. 7 Florida's volleyball team defeated No. 19 Texas A&M 3-1 on Friday at Reed Arena in College Station. The Gators recorded 10 aces in the victory, including four by Taylor Parks.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hosted a tailgate Friday evening at the Texas Governor's Mansion before Saturday's football game between Texas and Florida. The event featured remarks from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and UT leaders, and the two governors made a bet on the game's outcome.

1 liter Dr Pepper, 1 gallon Blue Bell ice cream, 1 bottle Garrison Brothers bourbon for wager on football game

Greg Abbott, Texas Governor; Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor; Kevin Eltife, Chairman, University of Texas System Board of Regents and 3 more

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FAA restricts unauthorized drones along US-Mexico border

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Federal Aviation Administration, Issued temporary flight restriction; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Stated military will shoot down cartel drones; Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Said restrictions will counter cartel drone threats and 1 more

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