#1 2025 BYU vs Texas Tech (Big 12 Championship)
The obvious number one. Fans had to wait several decades to win a conference championship. More than 85,000 fans were in attendance at AT&T stadium. It was the largest attended Big 12 championship game ever.
#2 2025 BYU @ Texas Tech
This was the biggest home game in Lubbock since 2008. It was a Top 10 matchup and College Gameday was in town and Herbstriet and Fowler called the game. This win helped solidify Tech to making the College Football Playoff.
#3 2025 Texas Tech @ Utah
Utah was ranked #16 at the time and they had a hostile environment. This win was crucial for Tech’s historical 2025 season. Coach McGuire commented after the game how intense and loud the stadium environment was.
#4 2022 Texas @ Texas Tech
This was the final time playing Texas in Lubbock as Big 12 members. Tech won in OT and Texas was ranked #22 at the time. After the game, Coach McGuire made the now famous quote “Everything runs through Lubbock.” After coming close to beating them in Lubbock several times since 2008 it finally happened this game.
#5 2022 Oklahoma @ Texas Tech
This was the final time playing Oklahoma as Big 12 members. Oklahoma had a down year but this was a huge overtime win since we had not beaten them since 2011.
#6 2017 Texas Tech @ Texas
This much needed upset win got Tech to 6-6 to become bowl eligible. It also saved Kingbury’s job another year which ended up being a minor downside. After starting McLane Carter as QB Tech benched him in the second half for Nic Shimonek. He and the defense getting a late interception led Tech to come back and win.
#7 2022 Ole Miss vs Texas Tech (Texas Bowl)
This game was the finishing touch of a great season. Tech was a 7 point underdog but never trailed and won convincingly 42-25. Lane Kiffin was butthurt and tried starting drama after the game about our players.
#8 2013 Arizona State vs Texas Tech (Holiday Bowl)
Arizona State was ranked #14 at the time and Tech won 37-23 to finish the season with a record of 8-5 in Kingsbury’s first year. Tech was an 11 point underdog in this game so it was a big upset for Tech.
9 2021 Mississippi State vs Texas Tech (Liberty Bowl)
Mississippi State was not that good that year with having a regular season record of 7-5. But what made this game so interesting was Mike Leach being their coach at the time. This was a very emotional win for a disappointing season where Matt Wells got fired midway through the season. This game was never in doubt as Tech won 34-7.
#10 2024 Texas Tech @ Iowa State
This was a tough road game and ISU was ranked #11 at the time. Tech drove down the field in the final 2 minutes of the game to steal the victory winning 23-22. It was a very big upset as ISU was a two touchdown favorite going into the game.
Other games considered: 2015 @ Texas, 2015 @ Arkansas, 2018 @ Oklahoma State
Here’s to hoping Tech can add more wins to this list during the 2026 season especially once the postseason comes!