On National Signing Day, McGuire opened up about all aspects of the program, including the portal-bound five-star.

Texas Tech is hiring Houston defensive coordinator Shiel Wood for the same position as the Red Raiders begin retooling a unit that finished 15th in the 16-team Big 12 in the regular season.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders football program ended coach Joey McGuire's third season at 8-4 overall and 6-3 in the Big 12.