On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff selection committee bumped Texas Tech to No. 4 before the Big 12 Championship Game on Saturday.
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The Red Raiders made a statement in Arlington, Texas, earning their first-ever Big 12 championship in a 34-7 rout of No. 11 BYU in front of 85,519 fans at AT&T Stadium.
TTU's defense led the charge, creating four turnovers and not allowing the Cougars offense to score a point after their opening 14-play, 90-yard drive.
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Before the game, TTU appeared to be on the bubble of earning a first-round bye in the CFP. Following Saturday's win, the Red Raiders should be a lock as a top four team.
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