Recent social media rumors have circulated false claims about Joey McGuire’s arrest, but these reports require careful examination and clarification.
Joe Newton McGuire has established himself as one of the most successful football coaches in Texas, building an impressive career that spans both high school and collegiate levels.
Born on August 6, 1971, McGuire currently serves as the head football coach at Texas Tech University, a position he has held since the 2022 season.
His coaching journey began at his alma mater, Crowley High School, where he worked as a defensive line coach before moving to Cedar Hill High School in 1997.
The 806 to The 605! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/hCnaAEAnj0
— Joey McGuire 🌵 (@JoeyMcGuireTTU) October 10, 2024
McGuire transformed Cedar Hill High School’s football program from a struggling team that had never won a playoff game into a powerhouse.
During his tenure as head coach from 2003 to 2016, he compiled an outstanding 141-42 record and led the Longhorns to three state championships in 2006, 2013, and 2014.
His teams consistently dominated district play, securing seven district titles and nine bi-district championships while making playoff appearances for twelve consecutive years.
This remarkable success at the high school level caught the attention of collegiate programs, leading to his transition to Baylor University in 2017 under head coach Matt Rhule.
Arrest Rumors About Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire Spread On X But Prove False
X users recently spread unverified information claiming that Texas Tech’s head coach had been arrested for marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia charges.
A user named “Huevery Johnson” posted these allegations on X (formerly Twitter), citing “No3 Sports” as a source.
BREAKING: Texas Tech's Head Football Coach Joey McGuire has been arrested due to possession of Marijuana and drug paraphernalia early Monday morning.
— Huevery Johnson 🌾 (@SirSmores) June 9, 2025
Source: @No3sports pic.twitter.com/Pf7YPIi1Sb
However, these claims lack credibility and appear to be completely fabricated.
McGuire remained active on his social media accounts during the time of the alleged arrest, contradicting the rumors.
The absence of any official reports from law enforcement agencies, university statements, or credible news sources further confirms that these recent arrest claims are false.
Thanks to Keith Smith and Helmet Lamp for the gift for the office! Keith you are a great Red Raider #WreckEm🌵 pic.twitter.com/AuBLFzQ8bt
— Joey McGuire 🌵 (@JoeyMcGuireTTU) April 5, 2024
While recent arrest rumors proved baseless, Joey McGuire did face legal troubles in April 2015 during his time as Cedar Hill High School’s head football coach.
Tarrant County Sheriff’s deputies arrested McGuire on April 10, 2015, for driving while intoxicated.
The arrest occurred early Friday morning, and authorities booked him into the Tarrant County Jail on a $500 bond.
McGuire handled the situation with transparency and responsibility. He voluntarily reported the incident to Cedar Hill ISD administration as soon as possible, demonstrating accountability for his actions.
The school district released an official statement acknowledging the arrest and indicating they would gather information to determine appropriate disciplinary measures internally.
Cedar Hill ISD’s statement emphasized that McGuire understood the significant impact his arrest would have on the school community, the high school, and the football team he coached.
WreckEm Tech!!!! @adidasFballUS @PatrickMahomes @TexasTechFB Lets gooooooooooo #WreckEm X #TeamAdidas pic.twitter.com/1H4xVelIOd
— Joey McGuire 🌵 (@JoeyMcGuireTTU) July 1, 2024
The district requested privacy for McGuire as he addressed the matter within the football program.
Despite this legal setback, McGuire had recently achieved remarkable success, having guided the Cedar Hill Longhorns to their second consecutive Class 6A football championship just months before the arrest.
The 2015 incident occurred during a particularly notable period in McGuire’s career.
Earlier that year, University of Texas head coach Charlie Strong had offered him an assistant coaching position, which McGuire declined, choosing to remain with his high school program.
This decision demonstrated his commitment to Cedar Hill, making the subsequent arrest more impactful for the school community.
He continued coaching at Cedar Hill until 2016 before transitioning to collegiate football at Baylor University.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- His son, Garret, is a former Baylor quarterback who now serves as the running backs coach for Texas Tech under his father and previously worked as a coaching assistant for the Carolina Panthers and Nebraska Cornhuskers.
- In his first season as head coach in 2022, McGuire became the first Texas Tech coach to defeat both the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners in the same season.
- Growing up, McGuire was a fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks, despite later coaching in Texas throughout his career.
