Texas Tech has retained general manager James Blanchard after he decided to forego an opportunity with Notre Dame.

Notre Dame football also reportedly pursued James Blanchard in the spring of 2023 before hiring Butler Benton away from ...

Under Blanchard’s leadership, Texas Tech signed highly-regarded football recruiting classes in 2022 and 2023, and its 2024 group was ranked No. 25 by the industry-generated 247Sports Composite.

Blanchard received a three-year deal to stay in Lubbock through 2027 with a total value of $1.575 million, per a source.

Texas Tech general manager James Blanchard turned down the same position with the Notre Dame football program, according to a report from ESPN. That decision comes after Blanchard met with the ...

The Irish attempted to hire James Blanchard, the general manager at Texas Tech, but he declined their offer. Blanchard has a strong track record, having helped Texas Tech secure high-profile ...