Texas Tech Aims for Repeat Big 12 Title

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire expressed strong confidence in his team's ability to contend for the Big 12 championship in 2026. He highlighted the team's solid culture and leadership, noting that player focus remained high despite offseason disruptions.

McGuire emphasized the importance of veteran leaders like Ben Roberts and Sheridan Wilson in maintaining team cohesion. He also placed significant faith in quarterback Will Hammond, who is recovering from an ACL injury, believing Hammond is ready to lead the team.

The Red Raiders are not looking at a rebuilding season but rather building on their established foundation. McGuire acknowledged the difficulty of repeating as champions, citing historical data, but made it clear that winning the Big 12 title again is their clear objective.

The highly anticipated Thanksgiving game against TCU is expected to be a pivotal matchup, potentially with conference championship implications. McGuire also noted the strength of their schedule, including tough home games against Houston, TCU, and Arizona.