Mark your calendars, Big 12 fans! The Texas Tech football schedule just got a major holiday shakeup. The conference has announced that the Red Raiders' 2026 regular-season finale against the TCU Horned Frogs is moving to Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

This move promises to add some serious sizzle to your Thanksgiving football feast, turning a key rivalry game into a new holiday tradition. The Big 12 revealed nine non-Saturday games in total, with Texas Tech involved in two of them.

In addition to the Thanksgiving clash, the Red Raiders' conference opener against the Houston Cougars is also shifting. That game will now be played on Friday, September 18th, setting the stage for the Big 12 season under the Friday night lights. Kickoff times and TV details for both matchups will be announced at a later date.

These schedule changes highlight the evolving landscape of college football and set the stage for two high-stakes, prime-time atmospheres. For Red Raider Nation, it means planning for a huge Friday night kickoff to conference play and a potentially decisive rivalry game that will be the centerpiece of Thanksgiving sports viewing.