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Texas Tech fires head coach Matt Wells

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 10/25/21

Texas Tech coach Matt Wells was relieved of his post on Monday, according to multiple reports. Offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie is expected to be named interim HC.

Texas Tech has fired coach Matt Wells, source confirms to @TheAthletic. Wells was 13-17 in his third season, 5-3 this year. Sonny Cumbie expected to take over as interim.
— Max Olson (@max_olson) October 25, 2021

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram was the first to report the firing.

Wells had a 13-17 record through less than three seasons coaching the Red Raiders. Despite having a 5-3 record on the season, Wells started the season in the hot seat and his departure seemed imminent after last Saturday when his team gave up a 14-point lead to Kansas State and eventually lost 25-24.

Things that will get you fired at Texas Tech:

Leading Kansas State 24-10 at halftime at home, then getting shut out and losing 25-24.
— Steve Marik (@Steve_Marik) October 25, 2021

The Red Raiders went just 7-16 in Big 12 play during Wells' tenure and, with the loss to Kansas State, are unlikely to make a bowl appearance for a sixth straight year.

Texas Tech has not recorded eight wins in a season since Wells' predecessor, Kliff Kingsbury's, first season as head coach in 2013. Kingsbury is currently in his third season coaching the Arizona Cardinals, who are 7-0 on the current NFL campaign.

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