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Thomas Castellanos receives temporary injunction to play for Texas Tech

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Thomas Castellanos receives temporary injunction to play for Texas Tech

Summary

Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos has been granted a temporary injunction allowing him to rejoin the team ahead of their game against Arizona State on October 21. After initially being deemed ineligible for an earlier game, the ruling allows Castellanos to participate again. Coach Joey McGuire may utilize Castellanos's rushing capabilities alongside the primary quarterback Will Hammond. The matchup will take place in Lubbock at 3:30 p.m. ET.

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By the Numbers

•Castellanos was initially ruled ineligible before winning a legal injunction.
•He has contributed with two touchdowns and 44 rushing yards this season.
•Texas Tech faces Arizona State on October 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
•Castellanos's return provides offensive options amid eligibility debates.

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10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Thomas Castellanos gets massive update for Texas Tech-Arizona State clash

What they're saying

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Nothing should surprise Texas Tech football fans at this point. The Red Raiders have dealt with plenty of injunctions and eligibility controversy , but the latest development is working in their favor. Thomas Castellanos has been granted a temporary injunction , per On3’s Pete Nakos, allowing him to rejoin the squad. The 23-year-old quarterback is […] The post Thomas Castellanos gets massive update for Texas Tech-Arizona State clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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