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Despite a 5-0 start and a No. 9 national ranking, Texas Tech faces significant concerns regarding offensive inconsistency and defensive regression. Quarterback Will Hammond has thrown five interceptions, while the defense ranks poorly in the Big 12. Offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich used the bye week to address fundamental errors and third-down struggles, aiming to improve efficiency before facing Arizona State.
Texas Tech defeated Houston 28-26 in a tense Big 12 opener, surviving a late comeback attempt by the Cougars. The game featured a dramatic two-point conversion stop, a defensive struggle for the Red Raiders, and a strong offensive response from quarterback Will Hammond.
Former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos has committed to Texas Tech for the 2026 season, joining a roster that includes Will Hammond and Kirk Francis. Although Castellanos participated in the Miami Dolphins' rookie minicamp as a wide receiver, he remains eligible to play college football because he did not sign a professional contract. A Kentucky judge granted him a temporary restraining order, restoring his NCAA eligibility for a fifth season. This move occurs despite the Big 12 recently adopting a ban on former NFL players, a rule that does not apply to Castellanos due to his lack of a signed contract.
Will Hammond, a backup quarterback and practicing Mormon with family roots in Utah, led Texas Tech to a dominant 34-10 win over Utah, showcasing his composure and skill despite being a backup, amid a backdrop of significant booster investment and the evolving NIL landscape in college athletics.
Backup quarterback Will Hammond led Texas Tech to a 34-10 victory over Utah Utes after replacing injured starter Behren Morton, with Hammond throwing for 169 yards and two touchdowns, while Utah struggled offensively and committed multiple turnovers.