The race to win a Big 12 championship is officially on. Conference play got underway in a big way in Week 3, providing some season-shaping results. Now, a lot more Big 12 teams are set to go head-to-head, attempting to eventually secure a spot in Arlington.
Joey McGuire did not wait for a question. Moments after No. 13 Texas Tech held off No. 22 Houston 28-26 in Friday night’s Big 12 opener at Galaxy Stadium, the Red Raiders coach stepped to the podium and started handing out sarcastic thank-yous.
Joey McGuire might have another wrinkle waiting for Houston on Friday night. Texas Tech is expected to increase Thomas Castellanos’ involvement at quarterback against the Cougars, according to Pete Nakos.
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Texas Tech hosts Houston in a critical Big 12 showdown on Friday night for Week 3 in the 2026 college football season. Both the Red Raiders and Cougars were projected as two of the Big 12 title frontrunners this preseason and have met expectations with a 2-0 start.
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
The Big 12 had a good week. Oklahoma State’s victory over Oregon was a shocker, and the Conference avoided disaster when Texas Tech found a way to beat Oregon State.
The Red Raiders have some high expectations coming into the season, while the Houston Cougars are a program on the rise. Friday night college football is back in Texas this weekend.
Friday night college football has a little bit of everything this week. Oregon needs to get the bad taste of last weekend out of its mouth, Miami heads back on the road, and Houston gets a shot at No. 13 Texas Tech in Lubbock.
Texas Tech picked up another win on Saturday, 35-24 over Oregon State, but head coach Joey McGuire wasn’t exactly thrilled with everything he saw from his offense.
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire said safety Brenden Jordan missed Saturday’s season opener against Abilene Christian because of a team rules violation, and that Jordan will sit out the first two games before returning for the Sept.
Texas Tech dominated offseason headlines. For more reasons than he could count, Red Raiders coach Joey McGuire has never been more ready to turn the page.
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders were the talk of college football, and frankly, the talk of the sports world in general, because of their quarterback controversy earlier this offseason.
Joey McGuire was careful with his words. Well, sort of. The Texas Tech coach said he respects USC and Lincoln Riley, then immediately flexed about 60,000 fans showing up in the Texas heat.
Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire had an honest take ahead of Week 1, although it sure seems like he took a small dig at Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans.
Words mean very little on the recruiting trail nowadays, but the Texas Tech Red Raiders can feel good about a recent update regarding one of their prized 2027 prospects.
Didn't Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire stir the pot enough during the Brendan Sorsby ordeal? Guess not. Now McGuire admits he's open to adding NFL players to his roster.
Recruiting success still comes down to relationships, and McGuire and his staff did a good job of building a trusting one with Attalah.
There's a ton of change to account for in the coaching ranks of the Big 12 as we slowly inch towards the 2026 season.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders found themselves in the crosshairs of basically the sports world as a whole when they decided to back former quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the midst of a gambling scandal.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are certainly not out of the picture when it comes to the Big 12 or the College Football Playoff.
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire thinks people are overreacting to the Brendan Sorsby situation.
Texas Tech football head coach Joey McGuire has made several verbal “shots” at the University of Texas over a high-profile scheduling feud. The conflict
Texas Tech Red Raiders football head coach Joey McGuire won't stop talking about the Texas Longhorns this offseason.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders might not see star quarterback Brendan Sorsby take a single snap in this season.
Sweeney made his decision public with a commitment to head coach Joey McGuire and the Red Raiders on Monday.
It's no surprise that Texas Tech has already brought in a great portal class this offseason, and it just got better on Monday.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have enough heartbreak after missing the College Football Playoff, but Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire added to it with some words.
In Oregon, McGuire sees a vision of what Texas Tech can be.
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