Texas Tech rolled through its regular season competition last year. In the Big 12 opener against Houston, the Red Raiders proved that they can win close games. 

He’s won everywhere he’s been, built relationships that last decades and never changed who he is. Now, at 66, Willie Fritz is chasing one final challenge at Houston.

From Texas’ stunning comeback over Ohio State to North Texas’ statement win and A&M’s uneven performance, Week 2 delivered no shortage of drama across the Lone Star State.

Week 1 brought statement wins, a thrilling D.J. Lagway debut, Houston’s transfer influx paying dividends, and another Tarleton State upset as Texas football opened the 2026 season.

Who makes the CFP? Can Texas Tech handle being the hunted? Which G6 team emerges? Five questions loom large over the 2026 Texas college football season.

Can Texas top the nation? Will Texas Tech and Texas A&M reach the CFP? Which sleepers are ready to break through? Our final preseason Power Poll ranks every FBS team in the Lone Star State.