Texas Tech coach speaks out about kicker's viral MAGA message, says team will address it and 'find the best solution'

Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire spoke at kicker Reese Burkhardt's celebration Saturday, where he shared a supportive message from former President Donald Trump.

Burkhardt and the Red Raiders executed a clever fake field goal play against TCU. Burkhardt ran for a touchdown. He then revealed a message underneath his jersey that read, “Trump 24! MAGA.”

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Texas Tech Red Raiders placekicker Reese Burkhardt, #38, celebrates after making a trick play for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, October 26, 2024. (Tim Heitman-Imagn Images)

McGuire told reporters he didn't know what was written under Burkhardt's shirt until after the game.

“We have dealt with it. We will continue to look into this. We’ll take care of it internally,” he said, via the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. “You know, it's always one thing, whenever you're dealing with young adults, the really young adults, I think, the decisions that we make and when we make them and when you share them.

“I always think that the best thing about football, basketball and sports like that is that it's a team sport. You always want to make sure you put your team in the best situation. And there are places where you express your opinion and, you know, I don't think that's necessarily a time or a place.

Reese Burkhardt, #38 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, scores on a fake field goal attempt against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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“As far as he’s concerned, we’ll take care of it. We took care of it on Saturday and continued to discuss everything, find the best solution and keep it in-house.”

McGuire didn't want to reveal who he voted for, according to the medium, but he encouraged others to vote.

Burkhardt's MAGA message was the latest example of pro-Trump support in sports over the weekend.

Texas Tech Red Raiders placekicker Reese Burkhardt, #38, takes off for a touchdown during the Big 12 college football game between Baylor Bears and Texas Tech Red Raiders at McLane Stadium on October 7, 2023 in Waco, Texas. (David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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A woman was seen wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat behind home plate at the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series game. On Sunday night, San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa tipped his hat behind Brock Purdy after their win.

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