Texas Tech DL coach Zarnell Fitch is unlikely to return in 2026
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Texas Tech's defensive line coach, Zarnell Fitch, is not expected to return for the 2026 season, according to a report by Chris Hummer of CBSSports. Fitch, who joined Texas Tech in 2022, received the 2025 Defensive Line Coach of the Year award from FootballScoop. His coaching career has included positions at TCU, Dallas Lincoln High School, and Navarro Junior College. Fitch played college football at Navarro and TCU before a professional playing career in the NFL and arena football. His departure marks a significant change for the Red Raiders' defensive coaching staff, which had been highly regarded during the 2025 season.
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