Kirby Hocutt

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

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

FILE - Texas Tech coach Matt Wells argues a call with head linesman Matt Burks during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stephen F. Austin, in Lubbock, Texas, in this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, file photo. Texas Tech fired coach Matt Wells on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, two days after the Red Raiders couldn't hold a two-touchdown halftime lead in a loss at home to Kansas State. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)

Texas Tech fires coach Wells after 2-plus mediocre seasons

Oct. 25, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec 18, 2020, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football Pac-12 Conference championship game in Los Angeles. About 16 starters return from last season's Pac-12 South champions, led by third-year starting quarterback Kedon Slovis with USC's usual wealth of skill-position talent around him. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Standing pat: Pac-12 decides it will not explore expansion

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 26, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

Texas Tech athletics cutting 40 positions, reducing salaries

Sep. 01, 2020 12:28 AM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech will eliminate 40 positions from its athletic department and reduce the salary of many remaining employees in the face of an...

A TV cameraman films in the empty stadium as a part of precaution against the new coronavirus during the pre-season baseball game between Doosan Bears and LG Twins in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 21, 2020. South Korea's professional baseball league has decided to begin its new season on May 5, initially without fans, following a postponement over the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

The Latest: TCU coach optimistic 2020 season will be played

Apr. 28, 2020 10:30 AM EDT

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell surveys the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)

Texas Tech, Iowa State meet amid Baylor memories for both

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 18, 2019 11:27 AM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Michigan-Penn State, LSU-Auburn key games before Halloween

By Luke Meredith Oct. 17, 2019 02:30 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 16, 2019, file photo, Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman speaks during Big 12 Conference NCAA college football media day, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. New Kansas State coach Chris Klieman has seven championship rings, all at the FCS level. Texas Tech’s Matt Wells is coming off a successful stretch at his alma mater in the Mountain West Conference. Their Big 12 debuts will be their first games as head coach of a Power Five team. (AP Photo/David Kent, File)

P5 newbies in Big 12, trio have 1st games as P5 head coach

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 29, 2019 03:16 PM EDT

Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt gets 2-year contract extension

May. 06, 2019 03:53 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech has given athletic director Kirby Hocutt a two-year contract extension into late 2027 that includes annual raises. The...

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney raises the trophy after Clemson won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Charlotte, N.C. Swinney, in his 10th year at Clemson, like most coaches is a stickler for hard work. But he also is keen on celebrating success. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

The Dabo Way: Swinney keeps mood light at surging Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 24, 2018 02:20 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Utah State coach Matt Wells gestures to officials during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Hawaii in Honolulu. Texas Tech has hired Wells as its new football coach after he was part of an impressive turnaround at Utah State, his alma mater. The hiring was announced by Texas Tech on Thursday night, Nov. 29. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner, File)

Texas Tech introduces Matt Wells as new football coach

Dec. 01, 2018 02:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2017, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, center, links arms with players as they march on the field before the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Miami in Charlotte, N.C. The second-ranked Tigers will face Pittsburgh for the ACC title on Saturday night. Swinney says the ACC title game experience will help the Tigers. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Pitt undaunted by many doubters in ACC title game vs Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 30, 2018 01:57 PM EST

Texas Tech hires Wells after success at alma mater Utah St

Nov. 29, 2018 09:36 PM EST

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2018 03:05 AM EST
NFL The San Francisco 49ers said Sunday they plan to release linebacker Reuben Foster after he was arrested at the team hotel in Tampa, Florida, on a...