THERE SHOULD BE NO EXCUSES FOR TEXAS TECH HEAD COACH JOEY MCGUIRE IN 2025
joey mcguire has had ample time to establish his vision at texas tech. heading into the 2025 season, year three of his tenure, the red raiders should no longer be seen as a rebuilding team. expectations are higher than ever, and the excuses that may have flown in years one and two won’t carry the same weight anymore.
after back-to-back bowl appearances in 2022 and 2023, followed by a disappointing and inconsistent 2024 season, it’s time for texas tech to take the next step. mcguire now has the benefit of a roster largely composed of his recruits and transfers. his system is in place. his coaching staff has had time to gel. the patience that usually comes with a new coaching hire has run its course.
mcguire was brought in not just to stabilize the program—but to elevate it. tech fans aren’t looking for mediocrity; they’re looking for relevance in the big 12. with texas and oklahoma now off to the sec, there’s a power vacuum in the conference, and texas tech has a golden opportunity to capitalize. the red raiders can’t afford to squander that chance.
the 2025 recruiting class, which mcguire helped assemble, is one of the best in school history. they’ve added depth at key positions, especially on the offensive line and secondary—two areas that were major weaknesses in 2024. quarterback play, which faltered at times last season, should be more stable with a returning starter and a promising freshman ready to push for reps.
beyond the roster, the schedule is also favorable. tech avoids some of the tougher big 12 road games and gets key matchups at home, including what could be a pivotal late-season clash with kansas state. the path to a double-digit win season is not a fantasy—it’s a possibility.
what happens in 2025 will say a lot about mcguire’s long-term future in lubbock. if the team underperforms, questions will start to swirl—not just about mcguire’s coaching acumen, but about his ability to lead texas tech into the upper echelon of the new-look big 12. no longer the new guy with energy and enthusiasm, mcguire must now prove he’s a top-tier coach.
the excuses—new system, limited depth, tough schedule, transition year—are gone. 2025 is the season mcguire must deliver.
