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Texas Tech football: Ten coaches Texas Tech could target to replace David Yost

By Andrew Gleinser

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 26: Offensive coordinator David Yost of the Texas Tech Red Raiders instructs players before the college football game against the Texas Longhorns on September 26, 2020 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 26: Offensive coordinator David Yost of the Texas Tech Red Raiders instructs players before the college football game against the Texas Longhorns on September 26, 2020 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – FEBRUARY 09: Offensive Coordinator Hal Mumme of the Dallas Renegades looks on during the XFL game against the St. Louis BattleHawks at Globe Life Park on February 9, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Andrew Hancock/XFL via Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – FEBRUARY 09: Offensive Coordinator Hal Mumme of the Dallas Renegades looks on during the XFL game against the St. Louis BattleHawks at Globe Life Park on February 9, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Andrew Hancock/XFL via Getty Images) /

The Five without Texas Tech Ties

Kevin McGiven – San Jose State Offensive Coordinator

You have to consider McGiven a logical candidate thanks to his ties to Matt Wells. McGiven was the offensive coordinator at Utah State during Wells’ first two years as head coach before leaving for Oregon State, so there’s a history and familiarity here already. If Wells wants his own guy rather than hiring someone from the Leach/Kingsbury tree, this is a distinct possibility.

It helps that McGiven has done a decent job at San Jose State. The Spartans are only 33rd in passing offense and 45th in total offense this year, but they were fourth in passing offense a year ago. McGiven might not be the most exciting hire, but if Wells is given free rein, watch out for him.

Matt Mumme – Nevada Offensive Coordinator

Does the last name look familiar? Mumme is the son of Hal Mumme, the legendary coach who developed the Air Raid system with Leach. He also played quarterback at Kentucky, thus having the distinction of playing for both Hal Mumme and Leach. Matt Mumme then coached under his father at New Mexico State and at nearby McMurry University in Abilene.

The Wolfpack are ninth nationally in passing offense in 2020 and 28th in total offense, which is a big improvement on a 2019 season that saw them rotate between quarterbacks. The pedigree is hard to beat, and this hire would bring things full circle in a sense. If you want to revive the Air Raid, bring in a guy who played under both its architects.

Keith Heckendorf – Arkansas State Offensive Coordinator

Arkansas State is third nationally in passing offense and 15th in total offense, so those numbers alone mean Heckendorf has to be given a look. The Red Wolves also finished in the top 10 in passing offense in 2019, so this isn’t just a flash in the pan.

Heckendorf was the QB coach and passing game coordinator at North Carolina when Mitchell Trubisky rose to become the top quarterback taken in the NFL draft. He doesn’t have any ties to Tech or Wells, but he certainly appears to be a rising star in the coaching profession and someone who could inject some real life into this Texas Tech offense.

Shannon Dawson – Houston Offensive Coordinator

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The Cougars have had a tough year, but Dawson has the pedigree. He was an assistant at Southeastern Louisiana and New Mexico State under Hal Mumme and has spent several seasons on Dana Holgorsen’s staff, both at West Virginia and now at Houston. And in spite of their troubles, the Cougars are ranked one spot ahead of Texas Tech in passing offense this year.

This isn’t his first rodeo either, as he was offensive coordinator at West Virginia as well. So unlike some of the other names on this list, he’s helped lead a strong offense in the Big 12, and that has to count for something.

Gino Guidugli – Cincinnati QB Coach/Passing Game Coordinator

Guidugli doesn’t have a lengthy coaching resume, but if Wells wants to nab a rising star, this would be a solid choice. Convincing him to leave his alma mater might be difficult, but the chance to lead his own offense in a Power Five conference might be too good of an opportunity to pass up.

Cincinnati is 21st nationally in total offense this season and remains undefeated on the field. This is a program that’s running like a well oiled machine, so bringing in a piece of that might not be the worst thing in the world.

The Verdict

For me, I think you certainly gauge Harrell and Morris’ interest in the job. But assuming those don’t happen, I would be really excited about Riley and would have to think he’d be interested in the job. Kittley would be my next call if Riley doesn’t work out. Regardless, Wells and Hocutt have some exciting possibilities here, so hopefully, they make the move.

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