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Texas Tech Finds Major Programs Refusing Nonconference Games

8/13/2026

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Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire said every major program has refused its non-conference game requests.
Texas A&M, USC, NC State and Mississippi State all turned down or cancelled series with Texas Tech.
He challenged Texas to open the season against Texas Tech, but they declined, citing the Brandon Sorsby controversy.
After winning the Big 12, finishing top-10 and building an expensive roster, Texas Tech finds schools unwilling to schedule games.

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Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire said every major program has refused its non-conference game requests.
Texas A&M, USC, NC State and Mississippi State all turned down or cancelled series with Texas Tech.
He challenged Texas to open the season against Texas Tech, but they declined, citing the Brandon Sorsby controversy.
After winning the Big 12, finishing top-10 and building an expensive roster, Texas Tech finds schools unwilling to schedule games.