Early look ahead: Texas Tech's 2016 schedule includes trip to Tempe, concludes with showdown in Arlington

Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Cameron Batson (13) celebrates with a teammate after catching a pass for a touchdown on a fourth down to make the score 13-21 in the first quarter during an NCAA football game between Texas Tech and Baylor at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas Saturday October 3, 2015. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News)Summer workouts are starting to get underway and Texas Tech football is making final preparations ahead to its upcoming season.

Let's examine a few key matchups on the Red Raiders' schedule that could help Texas Tech make another bowl game appearance in 2016.

Check below for an idea of what to expect from Tech's upcoming schedule.

Sept. 3: vs. SFA

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