Castellanos Cleared to Lead Texas Tech | Texas Tech Red Raiders Football News

Texas Tech’s season opener just got a wild twist: Thomas Castellanos, the transfer QB from Florida State, is officially cleared to play after a Kentucky judge sided with him in an eligibility lawsuit. The NCAA fought it, but lost — granting Castellanos and his high school class-mates a fifth year of eligibility. With over 2,700 yards and 24 TDs last season, Castellanos brings elite athleticism and versatility to Lubbock, even as Will Hammond remains the starter. This legal drama highlights how court decisions can directly reshape college football rosters — and Castellanos’ path is far from typical, having played for four schools in five years. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e26b3ce3d6093041