Latest Mike Leach News

Dana Holgorsen's cure for boredom is to work on turning around Nebraska's struggling offense

Nov. 19, 2024 15:14 PM EST

Dana Holgorsen's motivation for joining Nebraska as a late-season replacement offensive coordinator boiled down to one thing. “I was bored,” he said with a laugh Tuesday. Holgorsen was working as a consultant on TCU's staff when Nebraska coach Matt Rhule invited...

QB John Mateer runs wild as Washington State overwhelms Texas Tech in 37-16 rout

Sep. 08, 2024 04:09 AM EDT

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Quarterback John Mateer rushed for 197 yards and one touchdown, Wayshawn Parker burst 43 yards for a TD as part of a 14-point blitz in 16 seconds in the second quarter, and Washington State raced past Texas Tech 37-16 on Saturday night. Djouvensky Schlenbaker...

The legacy of Mike Leach is in the spotlight as Washington State and Texas Tech meet

Sep. 06, 2024 17:27 PM EDT

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Sitting on the mirrored glass shelf inside the office of the head football coach at Washington State is a small reminder of what the late Mike Leach meant to the school. Prominently displayed in the workplace of current head coach Jake Dickert is a crimson...

Legacy of Mike Leach meets on the field as Washington State hosts Texas Tech

Sep. 05, 2024 14:23 PM EDT

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Texas Tech (1-0) at Washington State (1-0), Saturday, 10 p.m. ET (FOX) BetMGM College Football Odds: Washington State by 2 1/2. Series record: Texas Tech leads 2-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? A pair of high-scoring offenses...