Today, the Texas Tech Red Raiders had their first appearance inside the top 25, finishing as the No. The Red Raiders were one of four Big 12 teams to make the first Coaches Poll and were the highest-ranked Big 12 team in it. After the first day of preseason camp for Texas Tech today, Texas Tech Head Football Coach Joey McGuire commented that the ranking from today's poll was just about where he thought it would be among the plethora of talented teams in the country. They are also attempting to return to the postseason after a loss in the Orange Bowl to Oregon, 23-0, ended the Red Raiders' season. More From Texas Tech On SIStay up-to-date on Texas Tech athletics by bookmarking Texas Tech On SI and following uson X/Twitter.