Texas Tech football received a public challenge from one of its top supporters after Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian seemingly criticized the Red Raiders’ schedule.

Speaking at The Touchdown Club of Houston, Sarkisian implied that Texas Tech could make the College Football Playoff despite playing a weaker schedule.Billionaire Texas Tech donor Cody Campbell responded on social media, daring Texas to schedule the Red Raiders directly.The exchange highlights ongoing discussions about non-conference scheduling and the relative strength of teams.

Analysts note that Texas currently has one of the toughest schedules in the country, while Texas Tech’s schedule is considered easier, though the Red Raiders have achieved strong victories against teams like Utah and BYU.

Despite the rivalry and public sparring, the discussion underscores the complexity of scheduling in college football and the competitiveness of programs across conferences.