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5 reasons to be pessimistic about Texas Tech in 2019, including key departures on defense and less quarterback depth

With a new coaching staff and plenty of turnover on the roster, expectations for Texas Tech are somewhat unknown for next season. With that in mind, we took a look at five reasons to be optimistic and pessimistic about Texas Tech next season. Here are five reasons to be pessimistic about the Red Raiders in 2019:

Key defensive departures

Texas Tech will look very different on defense in 2019.

Not only is defensive coordinator David Gibbs, but the Red Raiders will also be without defensive back Vaughnte Dorsey, safety Jah'Shawn Johnson and linebacker Dakota Allen.