Texas Tech enters the late regular season at 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the Big 12 after a 53-48 home win over West Virginia that extended their Galaxy Stadium winning streak to a school-record 14 games. The Red Raiders, ranked No. 13 in the AP poll, have shown second-half dominance and strong home-field results under fifth-year head coach Joey McGuire, though they suffered a road loss at Cincinnati and face a remaining slate that includes trips to Oklahoma State and Baylor plus a home finale against TCU. Conference standings place them in contention for the Big 12 title game, with additional wins possible through postseason play depending on playoff selection and bowl outcomes.