Texas Tech University has announced several new additions to its football schedule, enhancing its lineup for the coming years. On September 26, 2026, the Red Raiders will host the Sam Houston Bearkats at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. This game will be a continuation of their previous matchups, where Texas Tech secured victories in both 2005 and 2015. For this contest, Texas Tech will provide Sam Houston with a $1 million guarantee. Additionally, the Red Raiders have scheduled a game against the Kent State Golden Flashes for September 6, 2025, with a substantial $1.5 million guarantee. This matchup had been previously reported by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and later confirmed. Furthermore, Texas Tech will face the Incarnate Word (UIW) Cardinals on September 1, 2029. This game will be a historic first encounter between the two teams, as UIW is a member of the Southland Conference in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). These additions will replace a previously arranged home-and-home series with Colorado State, which has been canceled.