Hammond Shines in Debut vs Abilene | Texas Tech Red Raiders Football News

Will Hammond made a dazzling debut under center for Texas Tech, stepping in after Brendan Sorsby’s off-field issues, and led the Red Raiders to a 33-10 win over Abilene Christian. Despite wearing a knee brace and recovering from a torn ACL, Hammond threw for 298 yards and a touchdown — though he did throw an interception on his 15th pass. Coach Joey McGuire praised his poise and mental toughness under pressure, while Hammond himself emphasized staying smart with his legs to stay healthy. With Oregon State looming, this win sets the tone for a promising season ahead. 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/3057ad666a2c251c