Texas Tech promotes Rob Greene to co-defensive coordinator amid interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Texas Tech football has promoted Rob Greene to co-defensive coordinator after interest from Cincinnati and Tulane. Greene, previously a safeties coach, played a key role alongside defensive coordinator Shiel Wood. Greene's coaching experience spans over a decade, beginning with Wofford College and moving through stints at Pittsburgh, Wofford, and Tulane. His promotion underscores his importance to the team's defensive strategy as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Rob Greene promoted to co-defensive coordinator at Texas Tech.
- •Cincinnati and Tulane expressed interest in hiring Greene.
- •Greene has over ten years of coaching experience.
- •He previously worked with defensive coordinator Shiel Wood at Wofford and Tulane.
- •Texas Tech aims to retain its successful coaching formula from last season.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Is Rob Greene overshadowed? Not inside Texas Tech football building
"Two FBS teams wanted to hire away Rob Greene last winter. Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire and DC Shiel Wood couldn't let that happen.
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