After taking down Big 12 leaders BYU in week 11, Texas Tech has climbed to the top of the conference standings. Sitting at 9-1 overall, the Red Raiders are in a prime position to secure a playoff berth. With just two games remaining in the regular season, HC Joey McGuire’s squad has delivered a defensive masterclass, a sharp contrast to the high-octane, no-defense style that defined the Patrick Mahomes era.

Spending $7 million on its NIL-fueled defense has paid off for Joey McGuire this season, with $3 million reportedly allocated to standout LB David Bailey alone . The Red Raiders’ defense has been dominant, allowing just 12.6 points per game to rank third nationally. It’s a stark contrast to the Patrick Mahomes era, when Texas Tech fielded one of the nation’s most explosive offens

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