The Red Raiders thumped the Utes by 24 points, and in turn, they shot up the list of contenders in the Big 12. Prior to Week 4, the Red Raiders still had question marks attached to them because they played a light September schedule. Now, the Red Raiders are firmly in the CFB Playoff conversation. Some experts would consider them to be the favorite to represent the Big 12 over the Iowa State Cyclones. Texas Tech doesn't play Iowa State in the regular season and has a relatively easy schedule for the rest of Big 12 play.