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Texas Tech football sees competition for starting jobs before season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Texas Tech football sees competition for starting jobs before season opener
Summary

Texas Tech football is midway through fall camp as preparations for the Sept. 5 season opener against Abilene Christian intensify. Offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich highlighted competition for the left guard position, with Hunter Zambrano and D'Anthis Upshaw both performing well. Quarterback Will Hammond shows strong recovery from ACL surgery, completing 67% of passes in practice. Other standout players include Jayden Cofield, who has returned from injury, Austin Romaine, who excels as a linebacker, and J'Koby Williams, who is emerging as a versatile running back. The team is set to hold its second scrimmage on Aug. 22.

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  • •Texas Tech's second scrimmage is scheduled for Aug. 22.
  • •Hunter Zambrano and D'Anthis Upshaw compete for the left guard role.
  • •Will Hammond demonstrates strong recovery, completing 67% of passes in practice.
  • •Jayden Cofield practices in full pads ahead of return from injury.
  • •Austin Romaine impresses as the new starting linebacker.
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  • 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech football — 1 key development, 5 players in the spotlight
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Midway through fall camp, Garret McGuire names Texas Tech football's most improved player. Also, competition brews for an O-line starting job.

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