Breaking down Texas Tech's 2018 schedule, including two marquee home games in November

Ray Thompson/AP Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury gives instructions to quarterback Nic Shimonek (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)The Big 12 unveiled its 2018 schedule Thursday morning. Here's what Texas Tech's slate looks like.

September

Texas Tech opens the season with a neutral site match up with SEC opponent Ole Miss at NRG Stadium in Houston. It then returns to Lubbock for two very winnable games against Lamar and Houston. Another 3-0 nonconference start is very possible before the Red Raiders travel to Stillwater to play Oklahoma State, but the Cowboys won't…