The Texas Tech Red Raiders were one of the most exciting teams in the country last season. That, however, didn't always translate into wins. Behind QB Patrick Mahomes, the Red Raiders are hopeful they can become a factor in the Big 12 race for the first time in eight years. That, however, won't happen unless Tech can take a big jump defensively.
Our season preview capsule for the Texas Tech Red Raiders:
Key losses: QB Davis Webb, RB DeAndre Washington, WR Jakeem Grant, OT Le'Raven Clark, C Jared Kaster, DE Branden Jackson, DE Pete Robertson, LB Micah Awe
Key returners: QB Patrick Mahomes, WR Devin Lauderdale, OT Baylen Brown, DT Breiden Fehoko, S Jah’Shawn Johnson