McGuire: Texas Tech's CFP woes vs. Oregon not rooted in bye
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Key Points:
- Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire declined to blame the team's 26-day layoff for their 23-0 loss to Oregon in the College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinal, emphasizing the need to improve execution against strong defenses.
- The Red Raiders' offense struggled significantly, committing four turnovers and posting season lows in total yards, first downs, and time of possession, leading to only the third shutout in CFP history.
- Texas Tech's defeat continued a troubling trend for teams with first-round byes in the expanded 12-team CFP format, with such teams holding a 1-6 record in quarterfinal games and scoring well below their season averages.
- Oregon coach Dan Lanning and others have criticized the
