While you can’t win championships in the offseason, you can certainly build them there. Texas Tech spent the past few months assembling one of the most aggressive defensive transfer classes in all of college football. With big-name recruits, elite transfers, and key returning players, the Red Raiders have quietly become one of the dark-horse contenders for the Big 12 title.
A better defense was precisely what they needed after last year’s struggles. Now, with a revamped front seven, experienced leaders, and a confident head coach, Texas Tech might just have the missing piece to rise above the competition. Truly speaking, their defensive haul could be the key to their Big 12 supremacy.
Texas Tech Has a Defensive Front Built to Make Everyone in the CFB Community Take Notice Ahead of the New Season
Texas Tech’s offseason moves show a clear focus on strengthening their defense. Their transfer class is headlined by former Stanford EDGE David Bailey, who recorded seven sacks and five forced fumbles last season. Alongside him are Georgia Tech’s Romello Height and UCF’s Lee Hunter, forming a dominant front seven.
Returning LB Jacob Rodriguez, who led the team with 127 tackles last season, is expected to anchor the defense. His ability to disrupt opposing offenses will be critical as Texas Tech goes all-in on defensive dominance.
Meanwhile, their offensive development somehow went under the shadow due to their defensive strength. But they are also solid on offense.
While Texas Tech is revamping its defense, its offense remains explosive. Quarterback Behren Morton, who threw 27 touchdowns last season, returns as the team’s offensive leader. He’ll be supported by second-leading receiver Caleb Douglas and the return of five-star wide receiver Micah Hudson, who briefly left the program but is now back.
Head coach Joey McGuire was confident in Morton’s ability to lead, saying, “Whenever you know you’re the guy, it changes your leadership ability. It changes your voice in the locker room.” Though it’s an old statement, it still holds true for what Morton will bring to the team this coming season.
While we can’t yet say Texas Tech has the best offense in the Big 12, it’s certainly one of the most balanced.
Now, as we see in the headline, the team is clearly in the midst of a defensive overhaul, while maintaining a balanced offense. This will undoubtedly help them become a bigger threat to programs across the Big 12.
But is that enough to win the championship title? That remains to be seen.
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