Joey McGuire Locked In: Signs Extension Through 2032

LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech has moved quickly to secure the architect of its renaissance. Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt announced today that Head Coach Joey McGuire has signed a contract extension that keeps him in Lubbock through the 2032 season.

The Rewards of Success

The deal comes on the heels of a historic 2025 campaign where McGuire led the Red Raiders to a 12-2 record, their first outright conference championship since 1955, and a College Football Playoff Quarterfinal appearance.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 7 Years (Through 2032)
• Base Salary: Increases from $4 million to $7.1 million annually over the life of the deal.
• Incentives: Includes bonuses for conference titles ($350k), CFP wins ($150k), and prestigious coaching awards.

Hocutt cited the program's rapid turnaround, recruiting success, and the establishment of a winning culture as primary drivers for the university's long-term commitment to McGuire.

Momentum Continues

With the coaching situation settled, Tech is continuing its momentum in the transfer portal. The Red Raiders recently secured a commitment from transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby (formerly of Cincinnati/Indiana), ensuring the offense remains loaded for 2026.

For Texas Tech fans, the message is clear: The program is built to last, and Joey McGuire isn't going anywhere.

Depth Chart Impact

Coach security is a roster variable. When a head coach signs a long extension, returning starters and transfer targets get a clearer picture of who will control the system, who will make personnel calls, and whether the staff's development plan will survive beyond one season.

For Texas Tech, that stability is especially important on offense. A quarterback transfer such as Brendan Sorsby needs continuity in terminology, protection rules, and skill-position evaluation. The same applies up front, where offensive line development often takes multiple offseasons. McGuire's extension gives Tech a cleaner runway to stack high school recruiting with targeted portal additions instead of rebuilding the two-deep every winter.

Roster Management Takeaway

The extension does not guarantee every assistant remains in place, but it reduces the uncertainty around the top of the program. Our depth chart projections should therefore weigh returning production and signed recruits a little more heavily than emergency portal churn unless later staff changes suggest otherwise.