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Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson celebrates after sacking Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith in the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Smith leads Texas Tech past Leach's Bulldogs in Liberty Bowl

By Phil Stukenborg Dec. 28, 2021 10:43 PM EST

FILE - Texas Tech interim coach Sonny Cumbie talks to his players on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Leach, Mississippi State take on Texas Tech in Liberty Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 27, 2021 06:17 PM EST

FILE - Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach talks with players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Mississippi State faces off vs Texas Tech in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2021 06:03 PM EST

Texas Tech interim coach Sonny Cumbie watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Louisiana Tech taps Texas Tech's Cumbie as head coach

Nov. 30, 2021 09:52 PM EST

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, left, greets wide receiver Drew Estrada (18) as he runs off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 9 Baylor needs win over Texas Tech, help for Big 12 shot

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 26, 2021 04:31 AM EST

Texas Tech interim coach Sonny Cumbie talks to his players on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Cumbie will remain Texas Tech OC for new coach McGuire

Nov. 24, 2021 05:17 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Eyeing Big 12 title, No. 9 Oklahoma St visits Texas Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 18, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Texas Tech's Jonathan Garibay (46) kicks the game-winning 62-yard field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech becomes bowl eligible amid coaching transition

By Noah Trister Nov. 14, 2021 02:46 PM EST

Texas Tech's Donovan Smith (7) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech's 62-yard FG on final play beats Iowa State 41-38

Nov. 13, 2021 07:59 PM EST

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
College football coaching carousel spinning faster than ever

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2021 05:00 AM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell greets fans as he runs to the field before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Coaching chatter overshadows Iowa State's trip to Texas Tech

Nov. 11, 2021 12:30 PM EST

New Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire leads the crowd in a "Raider Power" cheer during an NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (John Moore/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Texas texts: New Tech coach McGuire connects to prep coaches

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 09, 2021 06:00 PM EST

TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) and defensive tackle Kenny Turnier, right, celebrate after Hodges-Tomlinson broke up a Baylor pass that was then intercepted by teammate cornerback Kee'Yon Stewart in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Big 12 eyeing as many as 9 of 10 teams bowl-eligible

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2021 01:55 PM EST

FILE - Cedar Hill coach Joey McGuire, right, celebrates with his team after they defeated Cypress Falls to win the 5A Division II State Championship football game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006. Cedar Hill won 51-17. Texas Tech is finalizing a deal to hire Baylor assistant and longtime Texas high school coach Joey McGuire as its next head coach. A person familiar with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday that Tech was planning to announce the hiring of McGuire soon. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details of an agreement were still be completed. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Texas Tech names Baylor's Joey McGuire as coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 08, 2021 08:42 AM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) hands the ball off to running back Breece Hall (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 11 Oklahoma St at WVU with control of its Big 12 fate

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 04, 2021 02:00 AM EDT

TCU head coach Gary Patterson reacts as his team plays West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Patterson and TCU agree to part ways, coach won't finish '21

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 31, 2021 08:07 PM EDT

Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) runs in for a touchdown ahead of Texas Tech defensive back Malik Dunlap (8) during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Williams throws 6 TD passes, No. 4 Oklahoma routs Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 30, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates after running 40 yards to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. Oklahoma won 35-23. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 4 Oklahoma looks to keep win streak alive vs. Texas Tech

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

TCU's C.J. Ceasar II (9) tackles Texas Tech's SaRodorick Thompson (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 4 Oklahoma looks to put pieces together vs. Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 28, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

SMU coach Sonny Dykes, center, encourages player during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tulane in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
No. 19 SMU visits Houston, looking to improve to 8-0

By Jeremy Rakes Oct. 28, 2021 12:19 PM EDT