Texas Tech football embraces underdog mentality heading into 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire is confident as the team prepares for the 2026 college football season. The Red Raiders have been a focal point during the offseason, particularly due to the Brendan Sorsby situation and significant roster changes. McGuire plans to use negative commentary directed at his team as motivation. Texas Tech finished last season with a strong 12-2 record, securing the Big 12 title before falling to Oregon in the College Football Playoff. The team is set to open its 2026 season on September 5 against Abilene Christian.
- •Texas Tech finished 2025 with a 12-2 record and a Big 12 title.
- •Joey McGuire uses offseason criticism to motivate the team.
- •The Red Raiders open their 2026 season on September 5 against Abilene Christian.
- •McGuire has a 35-18 record since taking over in 2022.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech, Joey McGuire, embrace villain role ahead of 2026 college football season
"Texas Tech head Joey McGuire likes having a lot of things bookmarked ahead of the upcoming college football season.
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