MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When Texas Tech visits West Virginia on Saturday, there’s bowl-eligibility on the line, along with a swing game for the coaches with intertwining histories.
Dana Holgorsen needs to beat the teams he should beat in order to quell rumblings about his job security. An 11-20 record in Big 12 games doesn’t make good leverage for a coach seeking a contract extension.
Kliff Kingsbury needs a sixth win to avoid missing a bowl game for a second straight season, a low Texas Tech hasn’t experienced since 1991-92. If the Red Raiders lose in Morgantown they must defeat K-State at home or Texas on Thanksgiving to reach the postseason.