No. 8 Texas Tech braces for UCF, Coach McGuire says Knights are better than what their Big 12 record shows

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Fresh off Texas Tech’s 29-7 victory over BYU, one of their biggest wins in years, the Red Raiders are trying to hang on to their “1-0” approach for the remainder of the season and stay focused amid the growing attention that surrounds this team. With the senior leadership on this year’s team, head football coach Joey McGuire says that shouldn’t be an issue this Saturday when the No. 8 Red Raiders (9-1, 6-1) host Central Florida (4-5, 1-5).

“You ride with Jacob Rodriguez,” he said. The two met briefly after Saturday’s game, and agreed the team is more focused on winning games than weaving into the national spotlight, whether it be ESPN’s College GameDay or passing by hundreds of students camped out between Jones Stadium and the Womble Football Center.

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