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McGuire Offers High Praise to New Look Position Group Ahead of Spring Ball
- Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire announced the team rebuilt its defense with NFL-caliber talent via the transfer portal.
- Tech added eight defensive linemen and two linebackers to bolster its front seven for 2026.
- Adam Trick and Trey White emerged as standout additions after impressive past seasons in other conferences.
- Trick led the nation in QB pressures with 73 and posted 8.5 sacks last season at Miami of Ohio.
- Trey White registered 19.5 sacks and 29 tackles for loss at San Diego State.
- Mateen Ibirogba comes from Wake Forest with a track record of sacks and run-stopping ability.
- Ibirogba said spring practice influenced his decision to join Texas Tech, seeing the defense's success the prior season.
- Texas Tech aims to defend its Big 12 title with a fortified defensive front in 2026.
- Spring practice began with a focus on replacing departed NFL-caliber players across the defensive line.
- The press conference featuring McGuire provides additional insight into Texas Tech’s spring plans.
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