Mack Leftwich Reportedly Turns Down $5.5M Georgia Offer, Reaffirms Commitment to Texas Tech
In a stunning development that highlights both loyalty and rising coaching stock, Texas Tech offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mack Leftwich has reportedly declined a massive offer—rumored to be around $5.5 million—from the Georgia Bulldogs. While details remain unofficial, sources suggest that the Bulldogs, in search of fresh offensive leadership, aggressively pursued the 30-year-old coordinator. Leftwich, however, is said to have firmly rejected the overture, expressing a deep commitment to the Red Raiders.
“I love what we’re building here in Lubbock,” Leftwich reportedly told those close to the situation. “This isn’t just a job—it’s a mission. I have no interest in leaving right now.”
While ESPN and other major outlets have yet to confirm the story officially, the buzz has already electrified Texas Tech fans. And it’s not hard to see why. Leftwich, considered one of the fastest-rising young minds in college football, was a marquee hire for Tech when he joined head coach Joey McGuire’s staff last December.
Before arriving in Lubbock, Leftwich made waves at both Incarnate Word and Texas State, where his offenses ranked among the nation’s best. At Texas State, he turned a struggling program into an offensive powerhouse, averaging nearly 37 points per game and ranking top-30 nationally in both rushing and passing. His high-tempo, balanced attack earned him consecutive Broyles Award nominations—given annually to the top assistant coach in the country.
Georgia’s interest in Leftwich, though surprising in its financial magnitude, reflects his rapidly growing reputation. With several SEC and Big 12 programs searching for innovative play-callers, Leftwich was expected to be on multiple shortlists. Still, a potential $5.5 million contract would place him among the highest-paid assistants in the country, making his reported decision all the more remarkable.
Texas Tech, meanwhile, is reaping the benefits. With Leftwich in place, the Red Raiders are expected to build on their explosive offensive identity while developing a dynamic quarterback room. Leftwich has already brought in former standout Lindsey Scott Jr. to assist in quarterback development, showing an eye for talent and continuity.
Head coach Joey McGuire has made it clear: Leftwich is central to the program’s vision moving forward.
“This hire was about more than schemes and stats,” McGuire said back in December. “It was about fit, leadership, and building something sustainable. Mack brings all of that.”
Whether the Georgia offer was formal or part of broader backchannel interest, one thing is certain—Leftwich is firmly planted in Lubbock, and that’s great news for the Red Raiders.
As the 2025 season approaches, Texas Tech fans can rest easy knowing one of the brightest offensive minds in the game chose loyalty and vision over a high-dollar leap to the SEC.
In an era where coaching changes are constant and loyalty is rare, Mack Leftwich’s decision—if confirmed—may be one of the most meaningful wins of the Red Raiders’ offseason.
