Texas Tech's Will Hammond makes progress in recovery from injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:13 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Texas Tech football quarterback Will Hammond is demonstrating a positive recovery from his ACL tear sustained last October. Coach Joey McGuire expressed satisfaction with Hammond's performance during practice, noting he has been agile in drills. Running back Quinten Joyner also returns from injury but faces competition from Cameron Dickey and J'Koby Williams, who excelled last season. Both players are advancing in their rehabilitation as Texas Tech prepares for its first scrimmage this Saturday. Joyner is still adjusting to contact as he works to regain his full readiness.
- •Hammond was cleared for practice after an ACL tear last October.
- •Joyner faces competition from Dickey and Williams for the starting role.
- •McGuire praised Hammond's performance during early practices.
- •The team will hold its first scrimmage on August 13.
- •Joyner is adjusting to contact as he returns to form.
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — How Texas Tech football's Will Hammond, Quinten Joyner look one week in
"Texas Tech football success hinges on Will Hammond's smooth return from an ACL tear. And it would be a bonus if Quinten Joyner's up to speed, too.
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