McGuire Re-Recruits Hudson, Taps Leftwich as Offensive Coordinator in Accountability Push
At Big 12 Media Days, Texas Tech’s coach tied key personnel moves to a vision of accountability alongside academic excellence.
Overview
- McGuire detailed how he called Micah Hudson’s mother and openly admitted past recruitment missteps to secure Hudson’s return after a brief transfer portal entry.
- Rising coach Mack Leftwich was named offensive coordinator to replace Zach Kittley and preserve continuity in the Red Raiders’ offense.
- Texas Tech has posted three straight semesters with a team GPA above 3.0, reflecting a transfer portal strategy focused on both talent and academic achievement.
- McGuire outlined a standards-driven mindset for 2025, urging players to “make the main thing the main thing” by being punctual and giving maximum effort.
- He opened his remarks with prayers for Central Texas flood victims, underscoring the program’s commitment to community support.