The first local coaching domino of the college football cycle places Matt Wells to Texas Tech. The Big 12 school made it official this afternoon.
It’s official!
Please join us in welcoming our new head coach, Matt Wells!
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— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) November 30, 2018
Wells earned 2-time Mountain West Coach of the Year honors in six seasons at Utah State. He accrued a 44-34 record overall with a 2-2 bowl record.
New Texas Tech coach Matt Wells expected to bring offensive coordinator David Yost and defensive coordinator Keith Patterson with him from Utah State, according to source.
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) November 30, 2018
USU awaits its bowl fate after a 10-2 regular season that included a 45-20 win against BYU.