Joey McGuire: Texas Tech 'would love to play Texas' in Week 1 of 2026 after Steve Sarkisian comments
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Key Points:
- Joey McGuire expressed interest in playing Texas in Week 1 this year and is willing to buy out existing games with Texas State and Abilene Christian to make it happen, with a potential venue at AT&T Stadium in Arlington if not in Lubbock.
- McGuire's comments came in response to Steve Sarkisian's remarks implying that Texas Tech's schedule is weak, suggesting a team in Texas plays an easier schedule that could lead to a College Football Playoff (CFP) berth.
- The last Texas Tech vs. Texas game was in 2023, with Texas winning 57-7; historically, Texas leads the series 55-18 over 73 meetings.
- The teams no longer play annually due to Texas moving from the Big 12 to the SEC; Texas Tech won the Big 12 and made the CFP last year, while Texas finished 10-3 and missed the playoffs.