Hammond Returns Strong in Red Raiders Win | Texas Tech Red Raiders Football News

Will Hammond makes a triumphant return from a brutal knee injury, throwing for nearly 300 yards and a TD as Texas Tech opens the season with a dominant win over Abilene Christian. Hammond stayed calm under pressure, proving his coach right, while Quinten Joyner and JKoby Williams got the Red Raiders on the board early. The game’s biggest play? A 64-yard TD to Malcolm Simmons late in the fourth. Despite a kickoff return TD from AC, Texas Tech’s defense shut them down, and kicker Stone Harrington added four field goals. The Wildcats fall to 0-2, while Texas Tech, riding the momentum of last year’s historic 12-win, Big 12 title season, now heads west for a Saturday showdown with Oregon State. 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/71ec7ce3cdfaa55e