Shiel Wood drives Texas Tech's football success on and off field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Shiel Wood, Texas Tech football's defensive coordinator, is noted for his impactful ideas that contributed to the 2027 recruiting class, currently ranked eighth nationally. Coach Joey McGuire praised Wood's innovative approach during the summer and credited it for attracting elite talent. Texas Tech's 2027 class features seven consensus top-100 prospects. The team has maintained good health following its second preseason scrimmage, a notable improvement from last year. Key players dealing with minor injuries are expected to return soon.
- •Shiel Wood was a Broyles Award finalist in 2025.
- •Texas Tech's 2027 recruiting class is ranked eighth by 247Sports.
- •The team has no major injuries after the recent scrimmage.
- •Several injured players are expected to return for game one.
- •Hunter Zambrano remains the top choice at left guard.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Shiel Wood shaping Texas Tech football success off the field, too
"Texas Tech football DC Shiel Wood was a Broyles Award finalist in 2025. His ideas, Joey McGuire says, also are key to a touted recruiting class.
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