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Thomas Castellanos throws 5 TD passes as No. 13 Texas Tech holds off West Virginia 53-48

Thomas Castellanos threw for a career-high five touchdowns, including the go-ahead score to Kenny Johnson with 2:44 remaining, and No. 13 Texas Tech held on for a 53-48 victory ove...

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Will play in Week 10 Johnson (undisclosed) is set to suit up for Saturday's contest versus West Virginia, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Johnson has yet to mis a game this season, and that won't change in Week 10. The wideout has been productive all year long for the Red Raiders, with 35 catches for 548 yards and two touchdowns.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sports probable tag for Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) is likely to play in Saturday's contest versus West Virginia, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Johnson is trending in the right direction to play Saturday after initially being deemed questionable. He found the endzone for the second time this season last week and is heading towards a career-best mark in receiving yards before the end of the year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable versus West Virginia Johnson (undisclosed) holds a questionable designation for Saturday's contest versus West Virginia, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Johnson landed on Texas Tech's initial injury report following a Week 9 performance against Arizona that saw him reel in four receptions for 49 yards and one touchdown. The wideout has been a go-to target in the passing attack during his first season with the team, recording 35 receptions for 548 yards and two touchdowns. He will aim to recover over the next few days to potentially upgrade his status ahead of Saturday's matchup.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finally finds the end zone again Johnson hauled in 4 of 9 targets for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-26 victory over Arizona.

Impact Johnson played a major role in Texas Tech's win over Arizona, leading the Red Raiders with nine targets and delivering his first touchdown since Week 3. The score was arguably the biggest play of the game, coming on a 27-yard connection from Tommy Castellanos on fourth-and-two late in the third quarter to give Texas Tech the lead for good. Johnson paced the team in opportunities and appeared to develop an immediate rapport with Castellanos, a noteworthy development for fantasy managers as Texas Tech enters a favorable stretch of conference play.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy Castellanos gets the start and helps No. 13 Texas Tech to 34-26 win over No. 22 Arizona

Tommy Castellanos threw two touchdown passes and ran for 117 yards and a score as the starter over Will Hammond, and No. 13 Texas Tech beat No. 22 Arizona 34-26 in a matchup that w...

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Castellanos starts at QB over Hammond and No. 13 Texas Tech beats Arizona a week after 1st loss

Tommy Castellanos threw two touchdown passes and ran for 117 yards with another score after starting at quarterback for No. 13 Texas Tech instead of Will Hammond

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Continues to be the go-to option Johnson compiled seven receptions (on eight targets) for 81 yards during Saturday's 37-24 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Johnson remained the focal point of Texas Tech's passing attack despite the upset loss to Cincinnati. He's been consistent as he has now posted seven catches and eight targets in back-to-back games, reinforcing his status as Will Hammond's most trusted receiver. Even on a day when the Red Raiders' offense struggled to finish drives, Johnson continued to provide a dependable fantasy floor through volume.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't need massive volume Johnson gathered in 7 of 8 targets for 120 yards during Saturday's 53-25 victory over Arizona State.

Impact Johnson continued his highly efficient season (9.7 yards per target), posting his second 100-yard receiving performance of the year. While he has yet to command more than nine targets in a single game, Johnson continues to maximize every opportunity and remains one of the most explosive pieces of the Red Raiders' passing attack. For fantasy managers, Johnson's production is a reminder that target quality can be just as important as target volume. With Will Hammond playing at a high level and Texas Tech's offense firing on all cylinders, Johnson continues to deliver big plays and weekly upside without needing an overwhelming share of the passing game.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Williams, Roberts ignite No. 10 Texas Tech in 53-25 win over Arizona State

J’Koby Williams ran for a career-high 165 yards with two touchdowns after an early fumble, Ben Roberts returned an interception for a touchdown and No. 10 Texas Tech overwhelmed Ar...

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Volume hits a speed bump Johnson caught 1 of 6 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 29-7 victory over Colorado.

Impact Johnson's streak of steady involvement continued against Colorado as he has seen at least six targets in every game, but the opportunities never translated into production. The disappointing stat line is easier to stomach when viewed through the context of the game, as the Red Raiders threw for only 134 yards and spent much of the second half protecting a lead built by a defense that forced four interceptions. The encouraging takeaway is that Johnson's target volume remains intact, and a quiet night like this looks more like an outlier created by game flow than a sign of a shrinking role in the offense.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Remains the target leader Johnson had three receptions (on eight targets) for 60 yards during Saturday's 49-14 victory versus Sam Houston State.

Impact Johnson continued to operate as the focal point of Texas Tech's passing game, drawing eight targets against Sam Houston after averaging seven targets per game through the first month of the season. While he turned those opportunities into just 60 receiving yards, he remains the most dependable volume play in the Red Raiders receiving corps. As long as the target share holds steady, Johnson should remain a strong fantasy option even if the offense continues to spread touchdowns around to other players.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Emerging as Texas Tech's top target Johnson tallied four receptions (on eight targets) for 113 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 28-26 win against Houston.

Impact Johnson broke through for his first 100-yard game of the season. Johnson has seen at least six targets in all three games, giving him one of the most reliable workloads among Big 12 receivers. Now that the volume has translated into a 100-yard receiving performance, it's becoming clear he's developing into a favorite target for QB Will Hammond. Looking ahead, Johnson should be viewed as a rising fantasy asset with both a reliable floor and big-play upside. If his target share remains steady, he has a strong chance to build on this breakout and establish himself as a weekly starting option over the next few weeks.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will Hammond finds Kenny Johnson for 35-yard TD, shrinking Texas Tech's deficit against Houston

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Good to go for Red Raiders Johnson (undisclosed) is available for Texas Tech against Houston on Friday night, per the Big 12 injury report.

Impact Johnson was listed as probable on earlier reports, so it's unsurprising the wideout is available in the Red Raiders first big game of 2026, a ranked showdown with Houston. Johnson has nine catches for 117 yards through two games with Texas Tech this fall.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped to probable Johnson (undisclosed) is probable for Friday's game against Houston.

Impact Johnson was initially listed as questionable ahead of Friday's matchup, but the bump in status suggests he's now very likely to play. Johnson is off to an inconsistent start to the 2026 season, catching just nine passes for 117 yards on 12 targets across two contests.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Friday Johnson is questionable for Friday's game against Houston due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Johnson is off to an inconsistent start to the 2026 season, catching just nine passes for 117 yards on 12 targets across two contests. If Johnson is unable to play Friday, names such as Donte Lee, Bryson Jones and Jalen Jones are all likely to play bigger roles in the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Continues consistent start Johnson accrued five receptions (on six targets) for 41 yards during Saturday's 35-24 victory over Oregon State.

Impact Johnson remained heavily involved in Texas Tech's passing attack during the hard-fought win over Oregon State, operating as one of the team's primary receiving options in a competitive game. Through two weeks, Johnson has done enough to establish himself as a key piece to the offense alongside Coy Eakin. While Eakin may have grabbed the spotlight with the game-winning score, Johnson's consistent involvement keeps him firmly in the fantasy conversation as the Red Raiders head toward conference play.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leads the way on opening night Johnson notched four receptions (on six targets) for 76 yards during Saturday's 33-10 victory over Abilene Christian.

Impact Johnson emerged as Texas Tech's top receiver in the season opener, consistently giving QB Will Hammond a reliable target underneath and over the middle. Although he didn't find the end zone, Johnson led the Red Raiders in receiving yardage and looked like a focal point of the passing attack throughout the night. In an offense that should be more explosive than it showed against Abilene Christian, Johnson's volume is an encouraging sign for fantasy managers. He remains a strong starting option heading into next week's matchup.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set for big year with Red Raiders Johnson is listed as the starter in the Week 1 depth chart for Saturday's game against Abilene Christian, Lane Selph of On3.com reports.

Impact Johnson was one of the top offensive transfers that Texas Tech landed in the offseason. He spent three seasons at Pitt and is coming off a year in which he went 48/695/5. Johnson will work in three receiver sets alongside Coy Eakin and Micah Hudson.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Red Raiders Johnson will transfer to Texas Tech, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Johnson spent three years at Pitt and got better -- and more productive -- each season. In 2025, the wideout reeled in 48 catches for 695 yards and five touchdowns. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound receiver brings size, experience and production with him to Lubbock, where he should immediately compete for a starting role.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Going portaling Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Johnson will hit the portal after a strong 2025 campaign in which he tallied 48 receptions for 695 yards and five touchdowns. Across three full seasons with Pitt, he totaled 109 receptions, 1,354 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. He'll have one year of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Silent in defeat Johnson tallied one reception (on two targets) for four yards during Saturday's 38-7 defeat versus Miami (FL).

Impact Johnson ended the 2025 regular season with a lackluster performance, finishing with a season low in targets and receiving yards. It was just his second game of the campaign with one reception. He'll end the regular season with 48 receptions for 695 yards and five touchdowns over 12 games.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 91 yards, TD Johnson totaled six receptions (on seven targets) for 91 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-28 victory against Georgia Tech.

Impact Johnson scored his third touchdown of the last four games, and his six catches were his third in a contest this season. During that four-game stretch, Johnson has caught 21 passes for 301 yards. He leads Pitt in receptions (47) and receiving yards (691) this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt holds off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 to stay alive in ACC race

Ja’Kyrian Turner ran for 201 yards and a touchdown, Braylan Lovelace had a 100-yard interception return and Pittsburgh held off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 on Saturday night to keep...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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