Texas Tech names Will Hammond starting quarterback for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Texas Tech football has announced Will Hammond as its starting quarterback for the upcoming 2026 college football season. This announcement was made via the program's official social media on July 25. Hammond, who joined the Red Raiders two seasons ago, has played limited time, with previous seasons totaling 471 yards in 2024 and 680 yards in 2025. He takes over from Behren Morton, who had a notable 2025 season with 2,780 passing yards and 22 touchdowns. Texas Tech, after an impressive 12-2 season and a Big 12 title, will kick off the Hammond era against Abilene Christian on September 5.
- •Will Hammond becomes Texas Tech's starting quarterback.
- •The announcement was made on July 25.
- •Hammond previously had limited playing time with 680 passing yards in 2025.
- •Texas Tech finished 12-2 last season and won the Big 12.
- •The Red Raiders' first game is against Abilene Christian on September 5.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech football officially enters Will Hammond era
"The Texas Tech football program officially announced its new starting quarterback for the 2026 college football season on Friday. Will Hammond is the Red Raiders’ starting quarterback after the program announced the news via Texas Tech’s official X account. MORE:…
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