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FILE- In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. Kingsbury has agreed to become Clay Helton’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Southern California, USC announced Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Kingsbury is considered one of the top offensive minds in football despite being fired by Texas Tech on Nov. 25. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

USC lands Kliff Kingsbury as Helton’s offensive coordinator

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury looks up to the video board in the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Baylor on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune Herald, via AP

Texas Tech fires former QB Kingsbury after 6 years as coach

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Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, congratulates Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 20178, in Arlington, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)

Kingsbury future uncertain after Red Raiders lose finale

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder talks with his son and special teams coordinator Sean Snyder before an NCAA college football game against the South Dakota, in Manhattan, Kan. Snyder said again this week that he will evaluate after the season whether he will return next year, but there has been growing unrest in the program. Many believe that Snyder, who prefers that his son and special teams coordinator Sean eventually replaces him, will retire after this year. The question then becomes whether Snyder will get his wish.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Status of most Big 12 coaches not in air even with KU change

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury walks off the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

Road warrior Red Raiders ready for trip to Kansas State

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, Texas Tech's Jett Duffey (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kansas plays at texas tech on Saturday, Oct. 20. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP, File)

Texas Tech keeps QB mystery under wraps with Kansas visiting

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TCU's Shawn Robinson (3) is tackled by Texas Tech's Tony Jones (9) and another player during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)

Duffey’s QB draw for score pushes Texas Tech past TCU 17-14

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2015, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury, right, shakes hands hands with TCU head coach Gary Patterson after TCU won 55-52 in an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas. TCU defensive guru Gary Patterson and Texas Tech offensive mastermind Kliff Kingsbury both express admiration for how the other coach excels at his specialty. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Texas Tech-TCU matches nation’s top offense, Big 12’s best D

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Texas Tech's Alan Bowman throws a pass against Lamar during an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas. Bowman, a true freshman for No. 25 Texas Tech who got thrust into action because of injury early in the season opener, is now 3-0 as the starter and leads all NCAA Division I players with 389 yards passing per game under the tutelage of Red Raiders coach and former record-setting quarterback Kliff Kingsbury. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP, File)

Heisman hopeful Grier leads WVU against young Texas Tech QB

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

Bowman leads Texas Tech past No. 15 Oklahoma State, 41-17

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

Houston's Raelon Singleton (15) catches a touchdown pass in front of Texas Tech's Adrian Frye (20) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)

Bowman throws for 605 yards as Texas Tech tops Houston 63-49

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Texas Tech's Adrian Frye (20) returns an interception for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Lamar, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (John Moore/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)

Cougars coach knows what to expect against Texas Tech

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Texas Tech's Alan Bowman throws a pass against Lamar during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)

Texas Tech most points since ‘05 in 77-0 shutout over Lamar

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Kingsbury back on hot seat for Texas Tech’s home opener

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FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury looks down at his notes during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game TCU in Lubbock, Texas. With David Gibbs going into his fourth season as defensive coordinator, and the defense greatly improved in that time, Kingsbury can put more attention into the quarterback situation. The defense could also take some pressure off of the offense. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)

Kingsbury not nervous about Texas Tech’s QB uncertainty

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

$FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, Texas Tech Head Football coach Kliff Kingsbury on the sidelines against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Kingsbury is still popular at Texas Tech, five years after his hiring as coach unified a fractured football program at his alma mater. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)$

Time is now: Texas Tech folks are ready for Kingsbury to win

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Texas defensive lineman Poona Ford (95) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

Shimonek rallies Texas Tech past Texas 27-23

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury claps as players warm up for an NCAA college football against Arizona State, in Tempe, Ariz. At right, in a Nov. 26, 2016, file photo, West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Ames, Iowa. Kingsbury's only win over West Virginia in four previous tries came in Morgantown, West Virginia, in 2013, when the Red Raiders scored the final 21 points of the game to win 37-27. No. 24 Texas Tech plays the Mountaineers on Saturday. (AP Photo/File)

No. 24 Texas Tech looks to break 3-game losing streak to WVU

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

Texas Tech quarterback Nic Shimonek (16) throws a pass over Houston defensive end Nick Thurman (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Texas Tech snaps Houston’s 16-game home winning streak

By JOSHUA KOCH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2016, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury takes the field for an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Arlington, Texas. Saturday features a matchup of former Big 12 quarterbacks in their first head-coaching jobs. While Kingsbury is in his fifth season at alma mater Texas Tech (2-0), former Texas quarterback Major Applewhite is in his first season as head coach of the Cougars (2-0). (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Texas Tech looks to build on offensive success at Houston

By JEREMY RAKES - Associated Press