Coaching change

Texas Tech hires Matt Wells

Texas Tech hired Matt Wells as head coach. Wikipedia

Before

Previous head coachKliff Kingsbury35-40

After

New head coachMatt Wellsfrom Utah State (2013-2018); Utah State finished 11-2 in 2018

Where the program stood around the hire

Before: ranked 49th of 130 in 2018. Next: 52nd, 54th.

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Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.

View as table
Program rank by season
SeasonRankWhere that sitsRecord
201548th of 128upper half7-6
201647th of 128upper half5-7
201749th of 130upper half6-7
201849th of 130upper half5-7
201952nd of 130upper half4-8
202054th of 127upper half4-6
202154th of 130upper half7-6

More facts

  • Matt Wells succeeded Kliff Kingsbury (35-40). Wikipedia
  • Matt Wells came from Utah State (2013-2018). Wikipedia