Viva The Matadors · Nov 28, 2022
Texas Tech defies odds, finishes regular season at 7-5
What an ending. What a season. I don’t think it would be a stretch to say that Joey McGuire exceeded all expectations of a first year coach with the fifth toughest strength of schedule in the country. Not conference. Country.
This season had highs and lows no doubt. But I think you can characterize this team as gritty.
Photo by Josh Hedges/Getty ImagesThere were multiple games throughout the year that I firmly believe would have been blowouts under previous coaching staffs. North Carolina State, Texas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma jump out to me. thats almost half the schedule, and while Tech ended 2-3 in those games, I think 0-5 would’ve been more likely in past years.