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

The Red Raiders head coach joins elite group of college football leaders.

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, a prestigious honor that will allow him to help shape the future of college football. This comes after a historic season for the Red Raiders, who won their first Big 12 Conference title and made their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff.

Why it matters

The AFCA is a highly respected organization that has been providing coaching support and resources to college football programs since 1922. McGuire's appointment to the Board of Trustees is a recognition of his successful tenure at Texas Tech and an opportunity for him to contribute his expertise to the leadership of the sport.

The details

McGuire joins five other notable coaches on the AFCA Board of Trustees, including 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 his new role, McGuire will help "formulate policy and guidance" for college football as the sport undergoes significant changes.

  • Texas Tech finished the 2025 season with a 12-2 record, winning the Big 12 Conference title and making their first-ever appearance 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 Conference title and College Football Playoff appearance in 2025.

American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)

A respected organization that has been providing coaching support and resources to college football programs since 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 (kkam.com)

What’s next

McGuire's appointment to the AFCA Board of Trustees will allow him to contribute his expertise and help shape the future direction of college football as the sport continues to evolve.

The takeaway

Joey McGuire's promotion to the AFCA Board of Trustees is a testament to his successful tenure at Texas Tech and his recognition as a leader in the college football community. This opportunity will allow him to play a key role in guiding the sport through a pivotal time of change.