Texas Tech struggles to secure non-conference opponents for future seasons
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Texas Tech's head coach Joey McGuire stated that the Red Raiders are seeking non-conference matchups but face significant challenges. Following the withdrawal of Mississippi State and NC State from scheduled games, Texas Tech's appeal to potential opponents has diminished, particularly after the fallout from the Brendan Sorsby incident. Despite McGuire’s call for Texas to consider an in-state rivalry game, Texas has declined. The current of college football scheduling, influenced by playoff expansion concerns, has made it increasingly difficult for McGuire to fill open dates.
- •McGuire says Texas Tech is open to playing anyone.
- •Mississippi State and NC State have canceled future games.
- •Texas declined an invitation for a rivalry match.
- •Scheduling challenges arise from playoff expansion concerns.
- •Scarcity of available non-conference opponents is evident.
- 1:44 PMCBS Sports — Public blackballing or just the new era? Inside Texas Tech's struggle to create a non-conference schedule
"Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire told CBS Sports the Red Raiders are 'open to playing anyone,' but no one is calling
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