Published on Mar 3, 2026, 10:29:47 AM
Total time: 00:31:10
Big 12 Today Heads on a Roadtrip!
Join Ari and James on the Modelo Spring Roadtrip as they Tour Big 12 Country in College Football. Our first stop — Texas Tech!
During the road trip, Ari and James discuss the offseason for Texas Tech and what fans can expect in the fall. They highlight the strength of the Red Raiders' defense, despite losing many players to the NFL draft. The duo also shares high expectations for the offense this season, praising the wide receiver room while expressing some concerns about the offensive line compared to last year.
Texas Tech Football Head Coach Joey McGuire joined Big 12 Today to discuss the offseason for Texas Tech. Coach McGuire started by highlighting the adaptation of new quarterback Brendan Sorsby to the Texas Tech culture. He credited Behren Morton for establishing a strong team culture and emphasized that this year's team should not be expected to resemble last season's, as they believe respect must be earned on the field.
Coach McGuire expressed excitement about the wide receiver room, praising both the transfers who chose Texas Tech and the talented freshmen recruited.
When asked to compare this season's defense to last year's, Coach McGuire was very optimistic about the improvements and potential of the Red Raiders' defense in 2024.
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