BREAKING NEWS: Sonny Cumbie, Former Texas Tech Red Raiders Head Coach and Current Louisiana Tech Leader, Sends Shocking Message to Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire Concerning the Future of Their Football Ties
In a development stirring strong reactions across the college football world, former Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Sonny Cumbie — who now serves as the head football coach at Louisiana Tech University — has sent a stunning and unexpected message to current Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire. The message, which insiders describe as “bold and heartfelt,” revolves around the future of the relationship between the two programs and offers a glimpse into Cumbie’s continued passion for his former team.
Cumbie, a former Texas Tech quarterback and longtime assistant who briefly served as interim head coach in 2021, left the Red Raiders following McGuire’s hiring. Since then, he’s been focused on rebuilding and revitalizing the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Yet, it seems his bond with Texas Tech remains deeply intact — and his recent communication makes that clearer than ever.
According to sources familiar with the message, Cumbie reached out directly to Coach McGuire with a note that mixed admiration, respect, and a daring proposition: he proposed that Texas Tech and Louisiana Tech schedule a non-conference showdown in the near future. While the message did not carry any sense of rivalry or resentment, it did express a competitive desire to reunite on the field, with Cumbie viewing the potential matchup as both symbolic and strategic.
In the message, Cumbie reportedly commended McGuire for the energy and success he has brought to the Red Raiders program, stating, “What you’re building in Lubbock is something special. I’ve watched from a distance, and I’m proud of the direction Texas Tech is heading.”
But the note didn’t stop there. Cumbie is said to have continued with, “There’s unfinished business in my heart when it comes to the Double T. If there’s ever a chance for us to line up on opposite sidelines, I’d welcome it — not out of rivalry, but out of respect and a desire to celebrate how far we’ve both come.”
The message reportedly landed with warmth in Lubbock. While Texas Tech has not made an official statement, early indications suggest the coaching staff and athletic department are open to exploring the idea of a future meeting. A potential matchup between the Bulldogs and the Red Raiders could draw strong fan interest, especially given Cumbie’s ties to the Tech program and the narrative surrounding both head coaches.
College football observers are already buzzing about what such a game could represent — not just a regular-season contest, but a full-circle moment for Cumbie, and a compelling storyline for fans who have followed his journey from player to coach.
While no official plans have been announced, Cumbie’s message has added a fascinating layer to college football’s ever-evolving storylines. His respect for McGuire and his deep connection to Texas Tech shine through in what many are calling one of the most surprising and sincere gestures of the offseason.
