The matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders is always circled on the calendar, but this year’s matchup carries major significance in the Big 12 title race. A loss by either team effectively removes them from contention for the conference title game, while a win could position the Longhorns as having an outside shot at making it to Jerry World.
Most importantly, the Horns are staring at a two-game losing streak, mainly a result of defensive struggles unprecedented in the Tom Herman era — this game is hugely important to getting the season back on track after the six-game winning streak massively increased expectations.