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Texas Tech Turns to Third-String QB as Hammond Exits During 42-0 Lead vs Oklahoma State

Morton remains available while recovering from a right knee injury.

Overview

  • Redshirt freshman Will Hammond made his second consecutive start in place of Behren Morton.
  • Hammond left in the second quarter with an apparent lower right leg injury, and the team provided no immediate update.
  • Morton, recovering from a right knee issue sustained Oct. 11 against Kansas, changed into his uniform at halftime in case he was needed.
  • Third-string quarterback Mitch Griffis threw a 42-yard touchdown to Caleb Douglas and added a 1-yard rushing score to extend the lead to 42-0.
  • Morton has completed 68.4% of his passes for 1,501 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, with Kansas State and BYU up next on the schedule.