LUBBOCK, TX — Texas Tech is making headlines with a $40 million investment in its football roster, the largest in the nation, aiming to end a 17-year drought without a 10-win season. Under head coach Joey McGuire, the Red Raiders have aggressively utilized the transfer portal, assembling a team that has garnered a perfect 100 rating from On3, the highest ever recorded.
Key additions include linebacker David Bailey from Stanford, defensive lineman Lee Hunter from UCF, and running back Quinten Joyner from USC. These transfers are expected to make immediate impacts on the field.
The 2025 schedule presents significant challenges. After opening with three home games against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Kent State, and Oregon State, Texas Tech faces a tough Big 12 slate. Notable matchups include road games at Utah (Sept. 20), Arizona State (Oct. 18), and Kansas State (Nov. 1), as well as a season finale at West Virginia (Nov. 29). The October 18 game against reigning Big 12 champion Arizona State is particularly pivotal, potentially setting the tone for the remainder of the season.
With seven home games and a roster bolstered by top-tier transfers, expectations are high in Lubbock. The Red Raiders aim to capitalize on their investments and make a strong push in the Big 12.