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College Football News / ESPN / September 19
Texas Tech says Hammond to be QB1 following Castellanos start 
Tommy Castellanos started at quarterback for Texas Tech on Friday, but coach Joey McGuire confirmed after the game that Will Hammond will be QB1 going forward.
College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 17
2026 Week 3 Top Big 12 College Football Storylines: Analyzing the current state of the conference heading into this weekend's games
The Big 12 had a good week. Oklahoma State’s victory over Oregon was a shocker, and the Conference avoided disaster when Texas Tech found a way to beat Oregon State.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 16
Houston vs. Texas Tech prediction, odds, pick for top 25 Big 12 clash in Week 3
Houston is set to open their Big 12 schedule as they face off with Texas Tech in Week 3. Both teams enter the game at 2-0 on the season. It is time to continue the NCAA Football odds series with a Houston-Texas Tech prediction and pick.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 13
No. 13 Texas Tech scores 2 fourth-quarter TDs to rally past Oregon State
Will Hammond threw for 189 yards Saturday night and the go-ahead touchdown as No. 13 Texas Tech rallied for a 35-24 road win over Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 13
No. 13 Texas Tech Survives Oregon State Upset Bid, 35-24
No. 13 Texas Tech survived a serious upset bid from Oregon State on Saturday night, escaping Reser Stadium with a 35-24 victory to improve to 2-0 on the season.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9
No. 13 Texas Tech out to cash in on opportunities vs. Oregon State
It wasn't that No. 13 Texas Tech ever had to worry last week during a season-opening 33-10 rout of FCS opponent Abilene Christian. The Red Raiders led 17-0 before halftime and the only touchdown they allowed came on a kickoff return in garbage time.
College Football News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 6
Will Hammond Shines In First Texas Tech Start Since Torn ACL
LUBBOCK, Texas — Will Hammond completed his first 14 pass attempts and finished 26-of-33 for a career-high 298 yards in his first start since tearing the ACL in his right knee.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 6
How many consecutive passes Texas Tech football’s Will Hammond completed to begin first start in place of Brendan Sorsby
As the Texas Tech football program took heat for the Brendan Sorsby situation this offseason, with the team standing behind him despite the gambling scandal, almost with him on the verge of being let back on the roster, a new star has emerged.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 5
Will Hammond steers No. 12 Texas Tech past Abilene Christian
Will Hammond threw for 298 yards and Texas Tech's defense held visiting Abilene Christian to 194 total yards Saturday night in a season-opening 33-10 win in Lubbock, Texas.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2
Texas Tech Red Raiders may be just fine with Will Hammond at QB
The Texas Tech Red Raiders were the talk of college football, and frankly, the talk of the sports world in general, because of their quarterback controversy earlier this offseason.
College Football News / ESPN / August 31
Ready to prove the 'narrative wrong': Chippy Will Hammond, not Brendan Sorsby, leading Texas Tech
Some wrote off Tech when Sorsby was ruled ineligible. Hammond planned on starting all along.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 26
Will Tommy Castellanos start over Will Hammond after Texas Tech move?
Texas Tech football drew new interest into its quarterback situation Wednesday. Ex-Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos officially joined the Red Raiders following his high-profile move back to college.
College Football News / TWSN / August 26
Expert Prediction Sends Thomas Castellanos to Big 12 Contender
With Thomas Castellanos being granted another year of eligibility he has returned to college football for another season and in doing so he entered the transfer portal.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / August 22
Texas Tech Football Expected to Land QB Tommy Castellanos, and What does it Mean for Will Hammond
Former Boston College and Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos was granted an injunction for his fifth year of eligibility today, and it seems like he may be headed to Lubbock for that final year of college football.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 20
Kirk Herbstreit’s underrated NCAA QBs prediction includes Texas Tech football star
With the Texas Tech football program getting ready for the 2026 football season, there is no denying that many people are questioning who will play quarterback for the team after a busy offseason.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / July 24
Texas Tech Taps Its Starting Quarterback
Will Hammond is officially Texas Tech‘s starting quarterback. The Red Raiders football social accounts confirmed the decision Friday that Hammond, a redshirt sophomore, won the job over Tulsa transfer Kirk Francis.
College Football News / Yardbarker / July 9
One important player on Big 12 preseason top five teams: Texas Tech QB in the spotlight after wild offseason
The 2026 college football season is fast approaching. The Big 12 held its annual media days earlier this week, and with it came predictions for the upcoming season.
Here is why Hammond is in line to be the Starter for Texas Tech come Week 1
FRISCO, Texas – It’s been a long offseason with a spotlight on the quarterback room for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. However, with the dust settling around the saga surrounding former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 17
Texas Tech source hoping for Week 1 return for QB Will Hammond
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are certainly not out of the picture when it comes to the Big 12 or the College Football Playoff.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / April 27
When Can Will Hammond Return for Texas Tech?
As Texas Tech awaits the potential fallout of Brendan Sorsby‘s gambling addiction that has resulted in a rehab stint and possible NCAA investigation, all eyes turn to Will Hammond, the expected 2026 back up quarterback, who could turn into QB1.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 20
Texas Tech could have QB controversy after massive Big 12 road win
Despite scoring a massive Big 12 road win on Saturday, the Texas Tech Red Raiders left Utah with more questions than answers.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 21
CFB Week 4 winners, losers: Indiana, Texas Tech score massive wins
The Big Ten and Big 12 each had huge Associated Press top 25 showdowns end in blowouts, while Clemson and Florida extended their misery with losses. These are Week 4's winners and losers.
Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / September 4, 2025
Texas Tech's Will Hammond shows off speed, impresses in Week 1
On second down with six yards to go, Texas Tech redshirt freshman quarterback Will Hammond caught the snap and faked the handoff to running back Adam Hill.
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