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Will be listed as co-starter Williams will be listed as a co-starter in the backfield ahead of the Aug. 30 game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, according to Ty Kaplan of The Dallas Morning News.

Impact The Red Raiders lost Quinten Joyner (knee) for the entire season, meaning Williams and Cameron Dickey will split the workload in the backfield -- at least in the opening weeks of the campaign. Williams ran for 236 yards and two scores on 41 carries in 2024, but he should experience a massive increase in his workload going forward.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Workload trending upwards Williams is slated to see more snaps and carries this fall with the news that Quinten Joyner (knee) will miss the entire season, per the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact Williams could be the de facto No. 1 running back in Lubbock at this point, although it's important to note that Cameron Dickey is also in the fold. Last season, he ran for 236 yards and two scores on 41 carries (5.8 yards-per-carry). Both backs figure to see plenty of work in Joyner's absence.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Tech transfer running back Quinten Joyner sustains season-ending knee injury

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire says transfer running back Quinten Joyner sustained a season-ending knee injury in a scrimmage

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Productive in bowl loss Williams notched 15 carries for 123 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 36 yards during Friday's 39-26 defeat versus Arkansas.

Impact Williams was productive out of the backfield for the Red Raiders, as he averaged 8.2 yards per rush in the loss to Arkansas. Williams finished the campaign with 41 carries for 236 yards and two scores on nine appearances, but his regular-season numbers were rather pedestrian if excluding this bowl loss.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in defeat Williams (undisclosed) logged four rushes for 12 yards during Saturday's 41-27 defeat against Colorado.

Impact Williams was upgraded to probable after being seen warming up with the team ahead of Saturday's matchup, and though the freshman running back was limited on the day, it was encouraging to see him suit up after being listed as questionable throughout the week. Despite having limited opportunities in the run game, Williams did manage to contribute on special teams, with a pair of kickoff returns for 103 total yards. Williams will hope to use this week's bye to get back to 100 percent heading into a road game against Oklahoma State the following Saturday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Williams (undisclosed) is participating in warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Colorado, Justin Apodaca of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Williams was deemed questionable for the contest early in game week, but it appears the true freshman will likely be available for the Red Raiders. He should slot in behind Tahj Brooks and enters the day with 15 carries for 77 yards and a touchdown on the season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Williams (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Texas Tech's clash with Colorado on Nov. 9, RedRaiderSports.com reports.

Impact Williams has missed three games this fall and is now in danger of missing a fourth. The true freshman tailback has 15 carries for 77 yards and a score, as well as four catches for 34 yards and a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Uptick in playing time against TCU Williams tallied eight rushes for 42 yards during Saturday's 35-34 loss versus TCU.

Impact Williams' eight carries were a career high. The true freshman running back also took over on kick-returning duties for the first time this year. Texas Tech will play at Iowa State next week.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receives first snaps with team Williams notched four rushes for 27 yards and one touchdown and caught 1 of 2 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 66-21 victory over North Texas.

Impact Williams managed his first five touches with the team and was able to grind out his first score. The true freshman saw an uptick as Cam'Ron Valdez was held out with an injury and the team absolutely blew out North Texas at home. Texas Tech will play Arizona State next week.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE