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Texas Tech defies odds, finishes regular season at 7-5

What an ending. What a season. I don’t think it would be a stretch to say that Joey McGuire exceeded all expectations of a first year coach with the fifth toughest strength of schedule in the country. Not conference. Country.

This season had highs and lows no doubt. But I think you can characterize this team as gritty.

Oklahoma v Texas Tech
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There were multiple games throughout the year that I firmly believe would have been blowouts under previous coaching staffs. North Carolina State, Texas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma jump out to me.