A senior from Texas Tech had started 41 straight games going into Saturday night’s Independence Bowl LUBBOCK, Texas – For the second time in as many days, Texas Tech was given good news about a returning senior on Tuesday when offensive lineman Caleb Rogers declared his plan to play for the Red Raiders in his last year of eligibility.
Rogers, who has been a reliable member of the offensive line for the previous four seasons, is anticipated to start for the 42nd time in his career on Saturday when Texas Tech plays in the Radiant Technologies Independence Bowl. His career starts as a Red Raider place him second on the squad, and he is third overall in career starts, behind just two super seniors, defensive lineman Jaylon Hutchings (57) and fellow senior ffensive lineman Cole Spencer (49).
“Caleb Rogers is easily among the most passionate players on our roster in his love and commitment to this university and football programme,” remarked Joey McGuire, our head coach. We sincerely feel that Caleb has a bright future in the NFL, so it was vital to him, his family, and us—as it is with all of our upperclassmen—that he go through this process and make the best option for himself and his future. We are appreciative that he has given us another season to lead our offensive line.”
Rogers has played both tackle positions during his Red Raider career, so his return gives offensive coordinator Zach Kittley and offensive line coach Stephen Hamby more flexibility when laying out the future up front.
furthermore employed internally, namely in the centre.
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex native Rogers is a native of Mansfield. He has started all 12 games this season at right tackle for the Red Raider offence, which has produced Tahj Brooks, one of the top rushers in the country, who also announced his comeback on Monday. Since the last three games of his true freshman season in 2020, Rogers has started at either of the two tackle spots in 41 straight games.
In addition to his accomplishments on the field, Rogers will be a Texas Tech graduate going into Saturday’s game against Cal. He received his degree on Monday during a special ceremony for the school’s student-athletes and travel party. In three and a half years, he completed his undergraduate degree.
Texas Tech and Cal will kick off at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana, at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday. Both the Texas Tech Sports Network and ESPN will have national coverage.
