Predicting the upper and lower limits of the Texas Tech Red Raiders' win totals in 2024 |
Texas Tech University They are one of the most intriguing teams in the Big 12 heading into a season that will see new teams added to the conference for the second straight year.
The Red Raiders were one of the most inconsistent teams in the conference last season, with some impressive moments like an away win. KansasHome Win vs. University of California, San Francisco and TCUand lost by a narrow margin. OregonHowever, they lost in overtime in the regular season opener. Wyoming And a crushing defeat Texas.
The Independence Bowl win improved Texas Tech to 7-6 last year, and On3's Andy Staples and Big 12 Radio's Ali Temkin believe the Red Raiders have a good chance of at least matching that record this season.
Limit: 10-2
Staples, Temkin and many others are strong believers in the Texas Tech head coach. Joey Maguire This will be his third year as head coach of the Red Raiders. Key players, including running back, are returning. Taj Brooks And the newly added Micah Hudson and Josh Kelly.
But Temkin believes keeping the quarterback healthy is a big key to Texas Tech reaching its peak. They Patrick Mahomes He played center for the Red Raiders.
“After all, Beren Morton “If he's healthy enough and able to play every game this season, it will be a much better season than if he doesn't. The question is, will he do that?” Temkin asked.
“He missed spring practice because he's still rehabbing from a sprained AC joint. And then also, are they strong enough on the offensive line to protect a guy like Morton and keep him up so they don't have to bring in another quarterback? That's where they've struggled. When they've had to bring in a second- or third-string quarterback, they've been pretty bad.”
Floor: 7-5
Staples believes Texas Tech can match last season's win total if it can stay consistent, and while it undoubtedly struggled last season, there's a chance it can improve somewhat this year based on a favorable schedule.
“We've talked a lot about the draw this season. Kansasno Utahthey play Oklahoma“This is a very manageable schedule,” Staples said. “They State of WashingtonHowever, it’s unclear what that will look like in the new Pac-2. North Texas and Abilene Christian They should be able to handle it. But they Arizonathey get Cincinnatithey get BaylorThey're going to be playing teams that I don't think are particularly tough. If they're consistent, which is a question, then they're good.”
The Red Raiders appear to have all the pieces necessary to have a successful season, and all of those pieces coming together will make for one of the most intriguing storylines in the Big 12 this season.
