No. 13 Texas Tech held off West Virginia 53-48 in a high-scoring NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos threw five touchdown passes to lead the Red Raiders to victory.
Texas Tech linebacker Trey White recorded a safety during the second half. West Virginia quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. also played, with head coach Rich Rodriguez directing the Mountaineers. Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire oversaw the Red Raiders' win.
