Texas Tech's Joey McGuire Earns Major Promotion to AFCA Board of Trustees

The Red Raiders head coach will help shape the future of college football as part of the prestigious association.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Texas Tech football head coach Joey McGuire has been named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Board of Trustees, joining five other esteemed coaches to help formulate policy and guidance for the sport. This honor comes after McGuire led the Red Raiders to their first-ever Big 12 Conference title and College Football Playoff appearance last season.

Why it matters

The AFCA is a respected and historic association that provides coaching support and resources across college campuses. McGuire's inclusion on the Board of Trustees means he will have a direct hand in shaping the future of college football at a pivotal time of change for the sport.

The details

McGuire was one of six coaches named to the AFCA Board of Trustees, joining New Mexico's Jason Eck, San Diego State's Sean Lewis, Montana State's Brent Vigen, Michigan State's Pat Fitzgerald, and Old Dominion's Ricky Rahne. In the announcement, McGuire expressed his desire to bring solutions to problems facing college football and to help push the game forward.

  • Texas Tech finished the 2025 season with a 12-2 record, claiming their first-ever Big 12 Conference title and earning a spot in the College Football Playoff.
  • McGuire was named to the AFCA Board of Trustees on February 10, 2026.

The players

Joey McGuire

The head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team, who led the program to its first Big 12 title and College Football Playoff appearance in 2025.

American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)

A respected and historic association that provides coaching support and resources to college football programs across the country, dating back to 1922.

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What they’re saying

“I believe strongly in bringing solutions to problems. College football is at a pivotal stage of change, and I look forward to working with the AFCA on how we can continue to push this great game forward.”

— Joey McGuire, Head Coach, Texas Tech Red Raiders (1025kiss.com)

What’s next

The AFCA Board of Trustees will meet regularly to discuss policy and guidance for the future of college football, with McGuire playing a key role in those discussions.

The takeaway

McGuire's promotion to the AFCA Board of Trustees is a testament to his successful tenure at Texas Tech and recognition of his leadership abilities. His inclusion on this prestigious board will allow him to directly shape the future direction of college football at a critical juncture for the sport.