The match on Saturday between No. 7 Texas Tech and Arizona State is not an ordinary clash in mid-October. It's a turning point in the Big 12 championship landscape and the possible College Football Playoff.
Texas Tech comes into the game unbeaten with a 6-0 overall record and 3-0 in Big 12 action, which has propelled the Red Raiders to the national discussion. Joey McGuire’s team has balanced explosive offense with one of the most efficient defenses in the conference, which has crafted a blueprint that could take them deep in November and maybe even further.