Report: Texas Tech football hiring Utah State coach Matt Wells as head coach

Texas Tech is in negotiations to hire Utah State coach Matt Wells to lead its football program, according to a report from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

The Red Raiders reportedly considered many different options before settling on Wells. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt reportedly spoke to Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables, but he declined interest in the job. West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen was rumored, but both sides opted to go in a different direction. Oregon defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt was a hot name, but he’ll have other options.