Source: Oregon is hiring Jovon Bouknight as wide receivers coach. Bouknight had moved with Matt Wells from Utah State to Texas Tech but instead will join the Ducks staff to work with the wideouts. Football Scoop first reported the move.
Kliff Kingsbury says he's working closely with and leaning heavily on GM Steve Keim to identify potential candidates for his first staff. "We don't care if we know them, let's make sure we get the right coaches for us right now," Kingsbury said.
Texas Tech ranked fourth in offensive efficiency in Patrick Mahomes' two full seasons as the team's starting QB (2015-16). In the two seasons since, the Red Raiders ranked 33rd.
The Cardinals needed someone who understands how to mold 2018 first-round pick Josh Rosen, and Kingsbury, at just 39, has a solid QB track record.
Kliff Kingsbury will receive a four-year deal to coach Arizona, capping a one-and-a-half-month stretch during which he was fired as coach of Texas Tech, hired as USC's offensive coordinator and then tabbed to lead his first NFL team.
Paul Randolph has been hired as defensive line coach at Texas Tech after the past three seasons at Memphis. New coach Matt Wells also announced his first three off-the-field hires, including Katharine Sawyer as director of recruiting.
Source: Texas Tech is hiring Memphis defensive line coach Paul Randolph for the same position. Memphis will replace Randolph with Deke Adams, who most recently coached defensive line at North Carolina. Randolph has worked previously at Arizona State and Pitt, among other stops.
In addition to all-conference teams, here are the top players, coaches and freshmen from each Power 5 league.
Receiver Antoine Wesley is skipping his final season at Texas Tech to enter the NFL draft.
New Texas Tech coach Matt Wells has added five new on-field coaches who worked with him at Utah State: Jovon Bouknight (outside receivers), Julius Brown (defensive backs), Steve Farmer (offensive line), DeAndre Smith (running backs) and Luke Wells (tight ends/inside receivers). Wells already announced offensive coordinator David Yost and defensive coordinator Keith Patterson will be moving with him to Texas Tech. Luke Wells, Matt's brother, is an elite-level recruiter in the Dallas area.
New Texas Tech coach Matt Wells says the Red Raiders "deserve the chance to win right now" and can compete for the Big 12 titles that AD Kirby Hocutt wants and expects.
Ryan McGee, Jake Trotter & Chris Low discuss Texas Tech's new coach (1:45), Rob Mullens' response to Mike Leach 7:00), preview championship weekend (16:25) and more. Plus, Walk-Ons (37:40) and Extra Points (44:21).
Texas Tech has hired Matt Wells from Utah State to become the Red Raiders' new coach, the school announced Thursday night.
After brief reaction to the latest CFP rankings (1:53), Adam Rittenberg, Chris Low & Ryan McGee discuss the latest coaching developments and rumors around the country (7:10). Plus, coaching related Walk-Ons questions (40:46).
While Clemson Tigers defensive coordinator Brent Venables said he has spoken "recently" with Texas Tech athletics director Kirby Hocutt, he is not actively pursuing the job of Red Raiders head coach.
Matt Schick, Peter Burns & Jake Trotter discuss the latest coaching news (2:20), weigh in on Ohio State's drubbing of Michigan (16:25), note the CFP implications from the weekend (24:30) and more. Plus, "Talk Nerdy To Me" (42:35), Walk-Ons (49:34) and Extra Points (55:33).
Kliff Kingsbury was fired by Texas Tech after a third straight losing season.
Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt faces an interesting coaching decision with Kliff Kingsbury's successor. He could once again go young/offense with coaches like North Texas' Seth Littrell or Troy's Neal Brown, or he could go defense/veteran with someone like Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables or Oregon defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt, both of whom go back to Hocutt's Kansas State days. Utah State's Matt Wells also could be an option here.
TTU's former quarterback turned coach Kliff Kingsbury expects to have a talk about the future of his job after the Red Raiders booked a third straight losing season.
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| Texas | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Iowa State | 6-3 | 8-5 |
| West Virginia | 6-3 | 8-4 |
| TCU | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Baylor | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Kansas State | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Texas Tech | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Oklahoma State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Kansas | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Ibeneme | DE | Signed | 79 |
| Cameron Cantrell | WR | Signed | 78 |
| Trevor Roberson | OT | Signed | 78 |
| Maverick McIvor | QB-PP | Signed | 78 |
| Bryce Robinson | ILB | Signed | 78 |
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | M. Crabtree | Fred Biletnikoff Award |
| 2008 | G. Harrell | Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award |
| 2007 | M. Crabtree | Fred Biletnikoff Award |
