Texas Tech is facing a challenge for its season opener. The team will be without two key defensive starters. This development affects their upcoming game against Abilene Christian.

Further information about the situation is available from the Dallas News. They have reported on the status of Texas Tech's defensive starters ahead of the season opener.

Details about the game and the team's preparations are also available from the same source, providing more context about the upcoming match against Abilene Christian.