Texas Tech’s offer to open the season against Texas is unserious
Texas Tech's recent proposal to open the football season against Texas has been deemed unserious. Head coach Joey McGuire's offer to buy out contracts for a matchup has raised eyebrows, especially in light of Texas' stronger schedule. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two programs regarding scheduling and competitiveness.
- ▪Texas Tech's head coach Joey McGuire responded to Texas coach Steve Sarkisian's criticism of their schedule with a proposal for a Week 1 matchup.
- ▪Sarkisian had previously claimed that Texas could go undefeated against Texas Tech's schedule.
- ▪McGuire's offer included a willingness to buy out their contract with Abilene Christian to facilitate the game.
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