Quinten Joyner returns to Texas Tech football after injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Quinten Joyner is back with Texas Tech football following a year sidelined by a knee injury. The USC transfer initially expected to play a key role in a running back rotation was forced to watch his teammates Cameron Dickey and J'Koby Williams excel in his absence. As the season opener approaches, Joyner is focused on regaining his form while competing for snaps with the two returning players. Joyner's recovery has progressed well, and he expresses motivation from his teammates' performances during his time off.
- •Joyner spent last season recovering from a torn ACL injury.
- •Dickey and Williams excelled in Joyner's absence, raising questions about his role.
- •Joyner is regaining fitness and improving ahead of the season opener.
- •Texas Tech's coaching staff is implementing new two-back strategies.
- •Joyner aims to make a significant impact in the upcoming season.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Quinten Joyner details year on the sideline, return to action for Texas Tech football
"Quinten Joyner spent his first year with Texas Tech football sidelined with a knee injury. Now the USC transfer is working his way back to form.
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