Texas Tech’s 2008 squad is recognised among ESPN’s most influential college football teams of all time.
Modern college football fans will never forget Texas Tech’s famed 2008 team, coached by the late, great Mike Leach.
ESPN does not forget the Red Raiders, ranking Texas Tech’s 2008 team and its “Air Raid” offence fifth among the 30 most influential college football teams of all time.
Texas Tech went 11-2 in 2008, but its home victory over No. 1 Texas on a last-second touchdown pass from Graham Harrell to Michael Crabtree remains one of the most memorable college football games in history.
Texas Tech ended in a three-way tie for the Big 12 South Division title with Oklahoma and Texas, but was left out of the Big 12 Championship Game after the league utilised BCS standings to decide who would play, choosing No. 2 Oklahoma.
Modern college football fans will never forget Texas Tech’s legendary 2008 team, led by the late, great Mike Leach.
The ending to Texas vs. Texas Tech in 2008 never gets old 🔥pic.twitter.com/tfO4NdmRgI
— 247Sports (@247Sports) May 31, 2023
ESPN recognises the Red Raiders, placing Texas Tech’s 2008 team and its “Air Raid” style sixth among the 30 most impactful college football teams of all time.
Texas Tech went 11-2 in 2008, but its home win over No. 1 Texas on a last-second touchdown pass from Graham Harrell to Michael Crabtree is still one of the most memorable college football games in history.