Joey McGuire earns $6.5 million in 2026 at Texas Tech on a seven year, $51.9 million contract that runs through January 2033. Texas Tech agreed to the deal in December 2025 as the Red Raiders went 11 and 1 and reached their first Big 12 championship game and College Football Playoff. It replaced a six year, $26.6 million contract that would have peaked at $4.6 million.
| 2026 pay | $6.5 million: a $300,000 base plus $6.2 million in rights fees, rising $100,000 a year |
| Total value | $51.9 million before incentives |
| 2026 bonuses | $350,000 for a Big 12 title, $150,000 per playoff win and $400,000 more for a national title |
| 2025 bonuses earned | $200,000 for 11 regular season wins and about $358,000 for reaching the playoff quarterfinals |
| Old pay | $4.55 million in 2025, 51st in the FBS and 10th in the Big 12 |
How It Compares
| Coach | School | 2026 pay |
|---|---|---|
| Deion Sanders | Colorado | $10 million |
| Kenny Dillingham | Arizona State | $7.5 million average |
| Joey McGuire | Texas Tech | $6.5 million |
Contract terms are from the contract details reported by KCBD and reporting by Yahoo Sports and ESPN. The full national list is on our college football coaching salaries page.
The Bottom Line
Joey McGuire makes $6.5 million in 2026 on a seven year, $51.9 million Texas Tech contract through January 2033, up from $4.55 million, with bonuses for a Big 12 title and each playoff win. Follow the Red Raiders on the Texas Tech football schedule, Texas Tech score today and Texas Tech NIL.