Texas Tech, Tim DeRuyter and Coach Yates

Texas Tech announces firing of DC Tim DeRuyter, secondary coach Marcel Yates
The program announced the firing of defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter and defensive pass game coordinator/secondary coach Marcel Yates on Sunday. Joey McGuire originally hired DeRuyter, 61, when he took the Texas Tech job ahead of the 2022 season.
Texas Tech fires defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter
A day after defeating West Virginia 52-15 to conclude the regular season, Texas Tech fired defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter and secondary coach Marcel Yates on Sunday after the Red Raiders finished last in the Big 12 in passing yards allowed (305.
Texas Tech fires DC DeRuyter, secondary coach Yates
After Texas Tech allowed the second-most passing yards in the country this season, it cost defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter and secondary coach Marcel Yates their jobs on Sunday. The Red
Reports: Shiel Wood expected to be named next Texas Tech defensive coordinator
Texas Tech is set to hire Houston’s Shiel Wood as its new defensive coordinator, a source tells @CBSSports / @247Sports. Wood, who @zach_barnett previously reported as a strong candidate for the job, previously was the DC at Tulane and led a top-25 defense last year.… pic.twitter.com/bVsJNQWYgk
Wood named Tech defensive coordinator
Texas Tech football announced the hiring of Shiel Wood, former University of Houston defensive coordinator, on Wednesday.
Texas Tech fires defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter and assistant Marcel Yates
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire has announced the firings of defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter and defensive passing game coordinator and secondary coach Marcel Yates.
Texas Tech announces changes to football coaching staff
Defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter and defensive passing game coordinator and secondary coach Marcel Yates will not return for the 2025 season.
Texas Tech football announces firing of defensive coaches Tim DeRuyter, Marcel Yates
Among the nation's worst defenses this season, Texas Tech football announced the firing of defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter on Sunday.
Texas Tech football to hire Houston's Shiel Wood as defensive coordinator | Reports
Texas Tech football has its replacement for Tim DeRuyter, per reports. Shiel Wood has led Army, Troy, Tulane and Houston ...
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Texas Tech announces major staff changes
Texas Tech completed an 8-4 regular season with a 52-15 win over West Virginia on Saturday. The Red Raiders finished 15th of ...
Texas Tech expected to hire Big 12 DC for same role with Red Raiders, per reports
The Red Raiders are expected to hire Houston defensive coordinator Shiel Wood for the same position in Lubbock, according to a report by 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Wood would be replacing former Tech DC ...
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LEROY: Texas Tech's McGuire facing major changes in offseason
Texas Tech's Joey McGuire is searching for new coordinators after an 8-4 season, aiming to improve the team's performance.
Texas Tech football OC Zach Kittley named new head coach at FAU
Texas Tech football offensive coordinator Zach Kittley has been announced as the new head coach at Florida Atlantic.