List of Candidates to Replace Matt Wells at Texas Tech

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With Matt Wells Fired, Who’s on the List of Candidates to Coach Texas Tech in 2022! Who are the Candidates to Replace Matt Wells in 2022?


Hello Everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be going over the latest news involving the List of Candidates to Replace Matt Wells at Texas Tech! Before we reveal who those top candidates are, we must go over the full story involving Wells’ firing. Follow Sports Teller on Facebook (@sportsteller) and Twitter (@Sports_Teller) for coach firings as well as stadium concessions and recent news! Without further adieu, let’s begin!


List of Candidates to Replace Matt Wells at Texas Tech

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Full Story on Matt Wells Being Fired as Texas Tech Red Raiders Head Coach

With Matt Wells gone, now is the time for the Texas Tech Red Raiders to make a list of top candidates. In fact, the recognizable applicants could be qualified to become the team’s new head coach for the 2022 Season. Texas Tech decided to dismiss Wells after two and a half seasons following their loss vs. Kansas State. Offensive Coordinator Sonny Cumbie will coach the Red Raiders on an interim basis. Wells compiled a 13-17 overall record and 7-16 in the Big 12 Conference. At the time of the firing announcement, the Red Raiders were 5-3 overall (2-3 in the conference) during the 2021 season.

During his time in Lubbock, Matt Wells was unable to guide Texas Tech to any bowl games. In fact, the Red Raiders have not been to a bowl game since the 2017 Birmingham Bowl. Texas Tech has not accomplished a winning record since 2015, where they finished 7-6. Prior to becoming the Texas Tech head coach in 2016, Wells held a similar position with Utah State (2013-2018).

Now, many Red Raiders fans might be wondering: Who is the leading candidate to replace Matt Wells at Texas Tech in 2022? The top candidates listed in this article have prior head coaching experience. In addition, those candidates have been on the coaching staff for at least three years. For the list of top candidates to replace Matt Wells at Texas Tech, please refer to the information below!

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Possible Candidates to Replace Matt Wells at Texas Tech

Internal Candidates

Sonny Cumbie-Texas Tech

  • TCU OC (2014-2020)
  • Texas Tech OC (2021-Present)

Top Head Coach Candidates for Red Raiders to Consider

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David Gibbs-UCF

  • Houston DC (2013-2014)
  • Houston Interim Coach (2014)
  • Texas Tech DC (2015-2018)
  • Missouri CB Coach (2019-2020)
  • UCF DC (2021-Present)

Jeff Grimes-Baylor

  • Auburn OL Coach (2009-2012)
  • Virginia Tech OL Coach (2013)
  • LSU OL Coach (2014-2017)
  • BYU OC (2018-2020)
  • Baylor OC (2021-Present)

Alex Grinch-Oklahoma

  • Missouri Safeties Coach (2012-2014)
  • Washington St. DC (2015-2017)
  • Ohio State DC (2018)
  • Oklahoma DC (2019-Present)

Brent Pry-Penn State

  • Georgia Southern DC (2010)
  • Vanderbilt DC (2011-2013)
  • Penn State DC (2014-Present)

Leading Candidate to Replace Matt Wells at Texas Tech in 2022

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Kevin Johns-Memphis

  • Indiana OC (2011-2016)
  • Western Michigan OC (2017)
  • Texas Tech OC (2018)
  • Memphis OC (2019-Present)

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