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Joey McGuire

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Texas Tech’s Ambitious Scheduling Gambit Raises Eyebrows in College Football

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire and Regents chairman Cody Campbell floated a $1 million buyout to reshuffle a game against Abilene Christian, aiming for a season‑opening clash with the University of Texas. The idea was met with skepticism by ACU head coach Keith Patterson, who highlighted both the financial allure and the practical hurdles.

Jun 8, 2026

Texas Tech and Texas Reignite Rivalry Over Playoff Critiques

The latest chapter in the long‑standing rivalry between Texas Tech and Texas has erupted into a very public dispute between their head coaches, Joey McGuire and Steve Sarkisian. Sarkisian's criticism of the Big XII champion's playoff eligibility sparked a challenge from McGuire, highlighting how modern realignment reshapes traditional rivalries and fuels fan engagement.

Jun 7, 2026

A Rivalry Rekindled

Cody Campbell, a Texas Tech benefactor, is championing a season‑opening football matchup against the University of Texas Longhorns, sparking a clash of narratives involving coaching comments, NIL support, and the financial engine behind college athletics.

Jun 6, 2026

Texas Tech Graces Cover of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 2026

The iconic 'Football Bible of Texas' spotlights the Red Raiders' ascent, featuring coach Joey McGuire, athletic director Kirby Hocutt, general manager James Blanchard, and other key figures in a story titled 'Inside the Modern College Football Machine.'

Jun 1, 2026

Brendan Sorsby’s Eligibility Fight Moves to Court as NCAA Faces Legal Challenge

A Texas court is poised to rule on an injunction that could let quarterback Brendan Sorsby play in the 2026 season, after the NCAA declared him permanently ineligible for alleged gambling on his own team's games. The case pits the quarterback and his high‑profile attorneys against the NCAA, with Texas Tech backing his bid.

May 31, 2026

Texas Tech’s Bold Challenge to Texas Sparks Media Firestorm

A recent suggestion by Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire to open the season with a game against the Texas Longhorns has ignited a heated debate across college football circles, prompting a swift rebuke from sports analyst Paul Finebaum.

May 31, 2026