Big 12 football power rankings after spring portal closes: Did Wildcats get better?
The spring transfer portal window is officially closed and the Wildcats made a splash with one big recruit.
![Oct 28, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens (31) runs the ball up the middle against the Houston defense. Oct 28, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens (31) runs the ball up the middle against the Houston defense.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4565,h_2567,x_0,y_81/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/172/01hwtygfbzh0etpdasz3.jpg)
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Texas Tech finished with a respectable 7-6 record in 2023 and even finished above .500 in the Big 12 with a 5-4 conference record.
The Red Raiders weren't able to bring anyone in from the portal in the spring window but managed to only lose three guys. With a squad that can be built upon next season, the Red Raiders are looking good heading into 2024.
Texas Tech also brought in a lot of talent in the winter window wich shows promise. Watch out, the Red Raiders could be a dark horse next season.