The SEC finally has all of its head coaching positions filled after Will Stein accepted the open job at Kentucky.<\/p>\n
One of the more prestigious Power 4 jobs still has an opening on Tuesday. Penn State is reportedly trying to convince BYU head coach Kalani Sitake to leave for State College. <\/p>\n
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More News: Florida AD Receives Major Backlash Amid Jon Sumrall News<\/a><\/p>\n Sitake is preparing the No. 11 Cougars to play No. 5 Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship on Saturday with a spot in the College Football<\/a> Playoff on the line. <\/p>\n BYU is trying to counter PSU’s offers on Tuesday. Amid Sitake’s uncertainty at BYU, Texas Tech made sure to lock down head coach Joey McGuire before 2026.<\/p>\n Per Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, TTU and McGuire agreed to a seven-year contract extension on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Via Yahoo Sports:<\/p>\n “Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire has agreed to a 7-year contract with the Red Raiders that runs through the 2032 season, per Ross Dellenger. McGuire\u2019s annual salary rises to over $7 million by the end of the deal, with several incentive bonuses that could push it much higher.”<\/p>\n Loading twitter content…<\/p>\n McGuire, 54, is 34-17 overall and 24-12 in Big 12 play during his four seasons with the Red Raiders. <\/p>\n In November, rumors appeared that McGuire could be a candidate for an open SEC position amid TTU’s success.<\/p>\n Texas Tech Chairman of the Board of Regents and booster Cody Campbell dispelled<\/a> the rumor.<\/p>\n “Sorry, bub. Good luck with your coaching search, but Joey McGuire isn\u2019t going anywhere,” Campbell posted on X.<\/p>\n Campbell made good on his word.<\/p>\n Before Texas Tech defeated BYU 29-7 during their first meeting on Nov. 8 in Lubbock, McGuire said he\u00a0planned to stay<\/a>\u00a0in Lubbock for the remainder of his coaching career.<\/p>\n “Man, I’m a Texan. I ain’t never lived anywhere else,” McGuire said. “I was born in Texas, and I’ll die in Texas, and hopefully not anytime soon. But I’m gonna die a Red Raider. I’ll be here for the rest of my life.”<\/p>\n Texas Tech is 11-1 before playing the Cougars in the Big 12 championship. With a win, the Red Raiders could earn a first-round bye in the CFP.<\/p>\n