Hammond Takes Over as Red Raiders QB | Texas Tech Red Raiders Football News

Will Hammond is poised to take the reins as Texas Tech’s full-time starting quarterback, embracing the spotlight after a hard-fought recovery from ACL surgery and a standout 2023 season cut short. With Big 12 title defense on the line and Abilene Christian looming, Hammond’s leadership is front and center — even as new transfer Tommy Castellanos brings elite dual-threat experience to compete for the backup role. Coach McGuire praised Hammond’s maturity and openness in shaping the QB room, while Hammond himself highlighted the team-first mindset and mentorship from legends like Patrick Mahomes. Castellanos, still finding his footing in the offense, could be ready to shine sooner than expected — and Hammond’s already building chemistry with him. The Red Raiders are firing on all cylinders, both on and off the field. 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/131049768c83729b