Source: BroBible
Summary
Texas Tech Red Raiders coach Joey McGuire has successfully turned the team into a serious college football program, but this has led to a new problem: other teams are hesitant to schedule games against them. Mississippi State and NC State have canceled upcoming games, and Texas A&M and USC have also shown no interest. McGuire has stated that Texas Tech is open to playing anyone, but finding opponents is becoming a challenge.
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Texas Tech’s rise to prominence has made them a less desirable opponent for other teams. The Red Raiders’ success has led to a decrease in scheduling interest, with teams preferring to play safer opponents to protect their playoff chances. McGuire’s efforts to secure games have been met with rejection, including a proposed matchup with Texas. The expanded playoff system has created a culture where teams prioritize safe scheduling over competitive games.
The habit gets a new name: “scheduling avoidance.”
College football’s playoff incentives have made good games a terrible idea.
Texas Tech’s success has become a scheduling liability.
The lifestyle enters the chat: “We’re open to playing anyone”… but nobody wants to play them.
Author: Evan Null
