Joey McGuire expresses desire for Texas Tech to face Texas in 2026 opener
On3.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 28, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated May 28, 2026
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire has indicated a strong interest in playing Texas in the first week of the 2026 football season. McGuire's comments follow those made by Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian regarding the football schedule. The potential matchup could reignite a rivalry as both programs seek to engage in high-profile games. No specific arrangements or confirmations have been revealed regarding the scheduling of this matchup at this time.
- •McGuire wishes for a season opener against Texas in 2026.
- •Sarkisian’s earlier comments prompted McGuire's response.
- •No official scheduling decisions have been announced.
- •The rivalry remains a point of interest for both programs.
- 9:43 PMOn3.com — Joey McGuire: Texas Tech 'would love to play Texas' in Week 1 of 2026 after Steve Sarkisian comments - On3
"Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire has responded to Steve Sarkisian's comments alluding to Texas Tech's football schedule.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NCAAF•Jun 2, 2026, 7:23 PMEA Sports College Football 27 cover athletes officially revealed
College SportsCollege Sports•Jun 2, 2026, 7:22 PMVote for the SouthCoast Regular Season Softball Player of the Year- College SportsCollege Sports•Jun 2, 2026, 7:21 PMNBA Finals triumph would place 'Nova Knicks' on an esteemed list
- College Sports•Jun 2, 2026, 7:18 PMCollege Sports Split on Whether to Support Landmark Senate Bill
- College Sports•Jun 2, 2026, 7:15 PMCincinnati Bearcats baseball coach Bischel predicts more NCAA bids
- College Sports•Jun 2, 2026, 7:12 PMSee Kansas basketball’s non-conference schedule for 2026-27 season
