Joey McGuire calls out Mike Elko regarding future of Texas A&M-Texas Tech rivalry

Texas A&M just saw a massive in-state rivalry renewed in November, facing off against the Texas Longhorns for the first time since 2011. Both being members of the SEC made the matchup possible, never facing off against each other as nonconference opponents. But could the Aggies possibly work something out with another former foe? Joey McGuire certainly wants to.

McGuire called out Mike Elko on Thursday, saying Texas Tech wants to get a home-and-home series going with Texas A&M. One of the more underrated matchups from the Southwest Conference/Big 12 days, there is not much love between the programs.

“We would love to bring that home and home back with Texas A&M if Elko is out there listening,” McGuire said via On3 | Rivals’ Red Raider Sports.

Similar to the Texas series, Texas A&M has not shared a field with Texas Tech since 2011. This is year No. 14 and to this point, no postseason games even found a way to line up. Maybe something changes in the near future due to the expanded College Football Playoff. Elko and McGuire are certainly aiming to get into the 12-team field.

But as usual when discussing potential home-and-home series, both are scheduled out in the years to come. Texas A&M already has two series with Arizona State and Louisville on deck, booked until 2030. You have to look even further down the road on Texas Tech, going to 2034. However, if McGuire is willing to play multiple SEC teams in 2030 and 2031 — playing Arkansas in Las Vegas and then Fayetteville as part of a three-game agreement — there might be an avenue.

More on history between Texas A&M, Texas Tech

This one goes back a long way, nearing 100 years since the first game. Lubbock hosted in 1927, a game won by Texas A&M. A return to College Station did not take place until 1942, with a meeting in Amarillo in between (1932).

For the most part, it’s been a rivalry full of winning streaks. The overall record is quite even, favoring Texas A&M 37-32-1. The Aggies currently hold a three-game run, one started after the Red Raiders won four in a row.

A few games in the 1950s even took place off campus, moving to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. However, the series never went back to a neutral site and remained home-and-home until the Aggies left the Big 12 in favor of the SEC.