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Garret McGuire

Garret McGuire
Current position
TitleRunning backs coach
TeamTexas Tech Red Raiders
ConferenceBig 12
Biographical details
Alma materBaylor University (2020)
Playing career
2017–2020Baylor
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2021Carolina Panthers (CA)
2022Carolina Panthers (OA)
2023–2024Nebraska (WR)
2025-presentTexas Tech (RB)

Garret McGuire is an American football coach who is currently the running backs coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Playing career

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Coming out of high school, McGuire decided to walk-on to play for the Baylor Bears.[1] In McGuire's career with Baylor he rushed twice for eight yards.[2] During his time at Baylor, McGuire was named Academic All-Big 12 twice.[3]

Coaching career

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McGuire got his first coaching job in 2021 as a coaching assistant with the Carolina Panthers.[4][5] In 2022, McGuire became an offensive assistant for the Panthers.[6] In 2023, McGuire would be hired by the Nebraska Cornhuskers to coach the team's wide receivers.[7]

Prior to the 2025 season, McGuire became running backs coach at Texas Tech.[8]

Personal life

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McGuire is the son of Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ Gantt, Darin. "Garret McGuire begins coaching journey with Panthers". Panthers.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Joey McGuire". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Washut, Robin (February 9, 2023). "Despite his youth, NU receivers coach Garret McGuire is wise beyond his years". On3.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Hoyt, Joseph (March 30, 2023). "How Garret McGuire, son of Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire, is carving his own coaching path". Dallas News. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  5. ^ Hoyt, Joseph (January 26, 2021). "Former Cedar Hill, Baylor QB Garret McGuire hired as coaching assistant with Carolina Panthers". Dallas News. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Nelson, Skylee (February 10, 2023). "Huskers McGuire youngest coach in Power 5 football". KOLN.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Schultz, Nick (July 15, 2023). "Garret McGuire opens up on how he's settling in at Nebraska". On3.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "Garret McGuire set to join Texas Tech offensive staff". texastech.com. December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  9. ^ Sherman, Mitch (April 12, 2023). "Don't underestimate Nebraska football's Garret McGuire and his hot fries". The Athletic. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  10. ^ Bredeson, Evan (February 10, 2023). "Nebraska's WR Coach 'we want to be the toughest.. team in the country'". Cornhuskers Wire. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
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