College Football Playoff projection: No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are in the mix for a playoff berth and currently projected by On3's Andy Staples as the No. 5 seed.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith their final regular-season game being on the road at West Virginia, the Red Raiders must defeat a dangerous opponent in a tough environment and hope for favorable outcomes elsewhere.
For Joey McGuire and his staff, stay alive as the Big 12's only top team is a must. He needs to keep the team focused amid swirling postseason scenarios. The challenge will be closing the season strong, then preparing psychologically for postseason play.
For Texas Tech, momentum alongside execution could make the difference between a playoff invitation and being left out. They’ve came in as favorites but need to make sure they leave as such.
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