Texas Tech has secured a future non-conference opponent by adding Texas State to its football schedule for the 2030 season. The Red Raiders will host the Bobcats on Sept. 14, according to a report from FBSchedules.com that cited a contract obtained through an open-records request.
Under the terms of the agreement, Texas Tech is obligated to pay Texas State a game guarantee of $1.2 million. This addition completes the Red Raiders' non-conference slate for 2030. The season will begin with a matchup against Arkansas at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Aug. 31, followed by a home game against Fresno State on Sept. 7.
Despite filling the 2030 slot, Texas Tech still needs to secure one non-conference opponent for each of the years 2027, 2028, and 2029. The current need to find multiple opponents on a compressed timeline stems from several recent scheduling changes.
Mississippi State canceled a two-game series originally set for 2028 and 2029 without incurring a penalty due to a change in the SEC scheduling model. North Carolina State exercised a buyout option for a 2027 home game in Lubbock, owing Texas Tech $1 million by Feb. 15, 2028.
Additionally, Texas Tech chose to buy out a 2027 road game at North Texas, agreeing to pay the Mean Green $1 million within 60 days after the original game date.
The Red Raiders currently have two non-conference home games scheduled for each of the years 2027 through 2029. For 2027, those opponents are Arkansas-Pine Bluff and New Mexico. In 2028, Texas Tech will host Stephen F. Austin and Wyoming. The 2029 slate includes home games against Incarnate Word and Missouri State.
