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Texas Tech to Start Will Hammond at Quarterback vs. Oklahoma State

Behren Morton is day-to-day with a right knee injury with optimism for a return after next week’s bye.

Overview

  • ESPN reports the redshirt freshman will make his second straight start for the No. 14 Red Raiders against the Cowboys.
  • Morton will be available as he continues to mend, with prior reporting indicating a questionable designation on the Big 12 injury report.
  • The schedule features a bye after Oklahoma State, which sources say boosts confidence in Morton's post-bye return.
  • Hammond went 22-for-37 for 167 yards with two passing touchdowns and a rushing score in last week’s 26-22 loss at Arizona State.
  • Before the injury, Morton completed 68.4% of his passes for 1,501 yards and 13 touchdowns, while Oklahoma State enters on a six-game losing streak.