Texas Tech has given football coach Joey McGuire a new six-year, $26.6 million contract, keeping him in Lubbock through the 2028 season, the school announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know:
- The extension increases McGuire’s pay by roughly $1 million per year compared to his original agreement.
- The Red Raiders have gone 7-5 this season and will play Ole Miss on Wednesday night in the TaxAct Texas Bowl in Houston.
- McGuire is in his first season with Texas Tech after the program hired him in November 2021 on a six-year, $20.2 million contract.
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
Why Texas Tech extended McGuire
The Red Raiders hit multiple landmarks in 2022 under McGuire. They beat Oklahoma and Texas in the same season for the first time in program history. They finished with a winning conference record for the first time since 2009. And they made a bowl game for back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2012-13. And they signed their highest-ranked recruiting class in a decade. The high-energy McGuire has created significant buzz around the program. — Khan Jr.
Expectations going forward
Texas Tech wants to compete for Big 12 championships. Even before Oklahoma’s and Texas’ pending exit, four different programs have played in the conference championship game: Baylor, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Texas. The Red Raiders want to get into that mix and incremental progress in the win column and continued recruiting success are part of that plan. — Khan Jr.
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What they’re saying
Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt explained why the program gave McGuire a new contract.
“I firmly believe our best days are still ahead with Coach McGuire at the helm of our football program,” Hocutt said in a statement. “It was evident throughout this football season that he and his staff are building a culture that will benefit this program for years to come. Coach McGuire will be the first to tell you that his goal is not to just play in a bowl game but to win championships, and I believe we are on that path under his direction.”
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