CBS Sports' Brad Crawford predicts Big 12 title and CFP No. 8 seed for Texas Tech

Brad Crawford of CBS Sports projects the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win the Big 12 and secure the No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff
Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; The Big 12 Football Champion Trophy. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; The Big 12 Football Champion Trophy. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Brad Crawford of CBS Sports has released his preseason outlook for the College Football Playoff, predicting a strong performance from the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He anticipates that Texas Tech will win the Big 12 and earn the No. 8 seed in the playoff. This bold prediction has generated considerable excitement among Red Raider nation. With a high-powered offense led by senior quarterback Behren Morton and a defense anchored by David Bailey and Lee Hunter, Texas Tech appears well-positioned for success.

The Big 12 conference is unpredictable, making it the toughest to forecast at this early stage. However, all indications suggest that Texas Tech has the potential to rise above the competition and secure its first Big 12 championship this year. The Red Raiders combine veteran leadership with fresh talent, giving them an advantage over other programs like Kansas State and Arizona State. Crawford projects that Texas Tech's explosive playmakers and solid defense will lead them to a conference title, which would electrify the fan base in Lubbock.

Coach
Head coach Joey McGuire. | Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Securing the No. 8 seed would be a significant achievement for Texas Tech. Many believe the Red Raiders can meet Crawford's expectations, dominate the Big 12, and advance deep into the playoffs.

Helmet
A Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet on the bench. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images | Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

More Texas Tech News

Joel Klatt predicts Michigan Wolverines to make the CFP, leaves Texas Tech out

Three reasons why Texas Tech can overtake Arizona State to win the Big 12 title

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton included on the preseason watch list for the Manning Award

Texas Tech's David Bailey and Jacob Rodriguez named to 2025 Lombardi Award watch list

CBS Sports puts Texas Tech in preseason Top 25—too high or just right?

Texas Tech's David Bailey and Lee Hunter land on PFF's Preseason All-Big 12 Defense


Published
David Lewis
DAVID LEWIS

Dave Lewis served in the United States Army for 25 years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and is completing his MBA in Executive Leadership. He’s been married to his wife, Andrea, for 20+ years and is a proud father of Carsen and Madisen.