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McGuire Challenges Texas: Thanksgiving Showdown?
29 May
Summary
- McGuire offered to pay buyouts for non-conference games.
- Texas Tech booster offered to host game at AT&T Stadium.
- Sarkisian previously jabbed Texas Tech's schedule strength.
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire has proposed an unconventional Week 1 matchup against Texas, offering to cover the financial buyouts for both teams' scheduled non-conference opponents. McGuire confirmed discussions with Abilene Christian and Texas State, expressing his willingness to facilitate the game. This initiative appears to be a direct response to comments made by Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, who had indirectly criticized Texas Tech's non-conference schedule as being too weak.
Adding to the proposal, a significant Texas Tech booster and board chairman, Cody Campbell, publicly offered to pay the buyouts for both Abilene Christian and Texas State. Campbell also suggested that AT&T Stadium could host the game if Texas preferred not to travel to Lubbock. Sarkisian had previously stated that some teams with easy schedules could potentially go undefeated even with backup players, a remark widely interpreted as a jab at Texas Tech's slate.
Texas Tech is preparing for the upcoming season after its first College Football Playoff appearance, though quarterback Brendan Sorsby faces reinstatement issues. Meanwhile, Texas is expected to field a strong offensive team. The proposed game would require considerable scheduling adjustments and buyouts, with Texas Tech's contract buyout for Abilene Christian set at $1 million.
