Texas Tech football has achieved a historic ranking, entering the Top 4 in the penultimate College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings released on December 2, 2025. The rankings show Ohio State and Indiana maintaining perfect 12-0 records at the top, with Georgia moving up to No. 3 after a narrow win over Georgia Tech. Texas Tech, with an 11-1 record, secured the No. 4 spot after a dominant 49-0 victory over West Virginia and is now positioned as a strong contender for the CFP and potential bowl games such as the Cotton, Sugar, or Orange Bowls. The CFP rankings reveal a shake-up in the top four, replacing Texas A&M, which dropped out after its first loss of the season. The rankings also include other top teams like Oregon, Ole Miss, and Texas, with the bracket set to include automatic bids for conference champions. The current top four seeds—Ohio State, Indiana, Georgia, and Texas Tech—are projected to receive first-round byes in the expanded 12-team bracket. Texas Tech is scheduled to face the winner of the game between No. 5 Oregon and No. 12 James Madison in the Orange Bowl on January 1, 2026. The team’s impressive season has put them in a prime position to compete in the postseason, with the bracket also featuring notable teams like Alabama, Miami, and Texas. In addition to the playoff updates, the article discusses the upcoming schedule for the 2025 college football bowl games, the format of the expanded 12-team playoff, and other related college football news, including rankings, schedules, and historical context. Texas Tech’s rise highlights a significant shift in the college football landscape, with the team now a serious contender for national recognition and postseason success.