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Texas Tech acquires Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos from transfer portal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:54 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Texas Tech acquires Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos from transfer portal
Summary

Texas Tech has added quarterback Thomas Castellanos, a transfer from Florida State, to its roster for the 2026 season. Castellanos received a fifth year of eligibility after an injunction in Kentucky. While he is not expected to start, he provides depth behind starter Will Hammond and veteran presence alongside Tulsa transfer Kirk Francis. Texas Tech's quarterback roster also includes Lloyd Jones II, Stephen Cannon, and Holden Phillips. Castellanos has accumulated 6,449 passing yards and 1,984 rushing yards during his college career, including a win over Alabama last season.

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  • •Thomas Castellanos transfers from Florida State to Texas Tech.
  • •He gained a fifth year of eligibility through a Kentucky injunction.
  • •Castellanos has over 6,400 passing yards in his college career.
  • •He does not expect to start, providing depth behind Will Hammond.
  • •Texas Tech's roster decision on quarterbacks will impact team dynamics.
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  • 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech football adds Florida State QB out of transfer portal
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The Texas Tech football team added depth to the quarterback position in landing Florida State transfer Thomas Castellanos.

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