OSCAR HAMMOND NEWS

Available for Week 9 Hammond is good to go for Saturday's game at Texas Tech, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Hammond, who has not appeared in a game this season, will finally be available in Week 9 after missing so much time due to an undisclosed injury. He caught 19 passes for 238 yards and one touchdown for North Texas last season. It's currently unclear what his role in the offense will be now that he's healthy, but no Cowboys' tight end has made an impact this season so there is a role for him to potentially fill.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Hammond (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact Hammond won't be an option to face Cincinnati this weekend as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. This means Quinton Stewart is likely to handle most of the snaps at TE, while Grayson Brousseau and Will Monney will operate as the backups. Hammond's next chance to play will come against Texas Tech on Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Hammond (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Houston.

Impact Hammond will be sidelined for another contest, meaning that the Cowboys will be thin in their depth at TE. His next chance to play will come against Cincinnati on Oct. 18. Expect Josh Ford and Will Monney to handle most of the workload at the TE position as long as Hammond remains out.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Hammond (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Impact Hammond is set to miss another game and has yet to play in 2025. His next chance to suit up will come against Houston on Oct. 11, but it's unclear whether he'll be cleared to suit up given his lack of activity in recent weeks. Expect Josh Ford and Will Monney to handle most of the workload at the TE position as long as Hammond remains out.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Absent once again Hammond (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Baylor.

Impact Hammond has yet to play this season, and it's uncertain when he'll be able to make his season debut. Expect Josh Ford and Will Monney to handle most of the workload at the TE position as long as Hammond remains out.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Appears unavailable vs. Tulsa Hammond (undisclosed) isn't wearing pads with the rest of the Cowboys during warm-ups, per Scott Wright of The Oklahoman.

Impact Hammond appears to be out yet again for Oklahoma State. The tight end has yet to play this season, and his next chance to rectify that will come in Week 5 against Baylor.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Hammond (undisclosed) did not suit up Saturday against Oregon, McClain Baxley of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact It's the second straight game the senior tight end's missed to open the season. Hammond joined Oklahoma State as a transfer after logging 19 receptions for 238 yards and a touchdown with North Texas last year.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. UT-Martin Hammond (undisclosed) won't play against UT-Martin in Week 1, per McClain Baxley of 247Sports.com.

Impact Not only has Hammond been ruled out for Week 1, he's already been deemed questionable for Week 2. The tight end was expected to be a factor after catching 19 passes for 238 yards and one touchdown last season with North Texas, but he'll have to wait until at least Week 2 to make an impact with the Cowboys.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

How Oklahoma State football's Oscar Hammond set himself apart as 'a very fast tight end' Oklahoma State has a varied tight end group, and Oscar Hammond's quickness should help him find a role in the new offense.

AUGUST 21 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Lands at Oklahoma State Hammond will transfer to Oklahoma State, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Hammond reeled in 19 catches for 238 yards and one touchdown in 2024, his lone season of production at the D-I level. He'll have one year of eligibility remaining with the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In transfer portal Hammond (undisclosed) is in the transfer portal, according to his announcement Monday.

Impact Currently, North Texas and Texas State are expected to play against each other in the 2024 First Responder Bowl on Jan. 3. However, Hammond's bowl availability is put into question after he announced his portal entry. The tight end has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out versus Temple Hammond (undisclosed) didn't play in North Texas' win over Temple on Saturday, per Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact Hammond sat out the team's regular-season finale after having caught 19 passes for 238 yards and a touchdown in nine games played. He will look to make his return for the Mean Green's bowl game now that they're eligible.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two catches Friday Hammond (undisclosed) made two catches for 31 yards in Friday's 48-27 loss to UTSA.

Impact Hammond was inactive in the first half of this game but logged six snaps in the second half. Despite making just two catches, Hammond finished third in receiving yards for the Mean Green, only behind Damon Ward (85 yards) and Blair Conwright (69 yards, one touchdown).

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not involved Friday Hammond (undisclosed) hasn't played in Friday's game at UTSA.

Impact The reasons for Hammond's absence are uncertain, and it's unclear if the tight end has been dealing with an injury or not. However, he was deemed healthy before the start of the contest, so it's odd to not see him involved on offense given his role as North Texas' starting tight end.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy vs. Roadrunners Hammond (undisclosed) is healthy against UTSA, Ethan Plinsky of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Hammond appears to be good to go for the Mean Green after missing last week against Army. The tight end has reeled in 16 grabs for 205 yards and a score this fall.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Army Hammond (undisclosed) was held out of North Texas' 14-3 loss to Army on Saturday.

Impact Hammond was listed as a game-time decision prior to kickoff and was clearly downgraded with an undisclosed injury. The junior tight end previously missed the team's Week 8 game against Memphis with an undisclosed injury, though he returned to action the following week against Tulane. It is thus far unknown whether his current ailment is related to the previous issue, but his status will be worth monitoring throughout the week as the Mean Green prepare to face in-state rival UTSA in a road test this coming Friday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays versus Tulane Hammond (undisclosed) was active for Saturday's loss to Tulane.

Impact Hammond managed to play Saturday after having missed the team's loss to Memphis a week ago. In his return, he hauled in three passes for 31 yards.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On dress list Hammond (undisclosed) is on North Texas' dress list ahead of Saturday's matchup versus Tulane, per Ethan Plinsky of 247sports.com.

Impact This is an encouraging sign that Hammond will be able to play versus the Green Wave after having missed last weeks loss versus Memphis. He has caught 13 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown across six games this season and will look to add to those totals if he ends up playing.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surprisingly logs DNP Hammond (undisclosed) did not play during North Texas' 52-44 loss Saturday at Memphis.

Impact Just before the Memphis game, Brett Vito of The Denton Record-Chronicle reported that Hammond's injury status would be a game-time decision. Unfortunately for him, the GTD fell out of his favor, resulting in a DNP.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first TD Saturday Hammond gathered in all four targets for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-20 win over Stephen F. Austin.

Impact Hammond scored the first touchdown of his North Texas career Saturday, a seven-yard score in the third quarter to take the two possession lead. He caught all four of his targets and ranked second on the team in receiving yards, thanks in large part to a 38-yard reception in the first quarter. It's been a solid start to Hammond's FBS career and he could continue to produce in the Mean Green's high volume passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE