Now that Texas Tech’s season is over after a 56-27 loss to No. 20 LSU in the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl on Tuesday, we’re ready to start looking ahead to 2016. Here are five questions for the Red Raiders entering the offseason.
1. Is Tech ready to take the next step? That is a tricky question. Kliff Kingsbury's squad made progress in going from 4-8 last year to 7-6 this season. What would be considered satisfying progress in 2016? The depth chart will feature more youth next season, so making the jump to eight or nine wins will be challenging.