Will Hammond leads Texas Tech as they face rival BYU again
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Will Hammond, the Texas Tech quarterback, is expected to start the 2026 season after recovering from an ACL injury sustained last year. Last fall, he played a pivotal role in Texas Tech's victory over Utah, contributing to a 34-10 win. The Red Raiders defeated BYU twice last season, including in the Big 12 championship game. Texas Tech and BYU could meet again in December, as both teams aim for the conference title. Hammond, who grew up a BYU fan, is poised to make significant contributions against his childhood team.
- •Will Hammond is the expected starter for Texas Tech in 2026.
- •He played a crucial role in Texas Tech's 34-10 win over Utah last season.
- •Texas Tech previously defeated BYU twice during the last season.
- •The Red Raiders may meet BYU again in the upcoming Big 12 championship.
- •Hammond grew up dreaming of playing for BYU but is now leading Texas Tech.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — He dreamed of playing for BYU. Now he’s leading the team most likely to stand in the Cougars’ way
"Will Hammond grew up longing to play for the Cougars and he shined at BYU summer football camps as a youngster. But he never received an offer from the school.
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