LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech backup quarterback Will Hammond is out for the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee in the No. 13 Red Raiders' 42-0 victory over Oklahoma State .

The injury came in Hammond's second start filling in for Behren Morton, who is expected to return when Texas Tech (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) visits Kansas State on Saturday.

Coach Joey McGuire said Monday he is optimistic that Hammond will return next season, although he probably won't be part of spring practice. Morton is a senior, so the Red Raiders will have a new starter in 2026.

“If it's gonna be somebody that's going to be totally dedicated to getting back and attack the situation, there's nobody that attacks anything like Will Hammond,” McGuire said. “Feel real confident that he'll have himself ready

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