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How Colorado's Game Plan Should Change After Thomas Castellanos Eligibility Ruling The Colorado Buffaloes should quickly simplify their game plan after Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Thomas Castellanos' eligibility ruli...

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Colorado vs. Texas Tech Prediction, Odds, Picks for College Football Week 5

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Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos Among NCAA Athletes Ruled Ineligible

Court rulings in Kentucky and Ohio reversed the eligibility for multiple NCAA athletes, including Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos.

17 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos Among NCAA Athletes Ruled Ineligible

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Thomas Castellanos - Ruled ineligible again Castellanos is ineligible again after an appeals court ruled for the NCAA in one of the fifth-year player cases, Chris Vannini of The Athletic reports.

Impact This removes Texas Tech's backup quarterback from availability unless there is another change to his status. It also cuts off depth behind starter Will Hammond after Castellanos had recently been working in a reserve role.

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Terrance Carter Jr. - Looking good for Week 5 Carter (shoulder) is expected to play in Saturday's game at Colorado, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact With the Red Raiders re-entering Big 12 play in Week 5, them having Carter available then would provide a huge boost to their offense. He helped them move up the field decently in their only other conference game this season, with two receptions (on three targets) for 34 yards against Houston during Week 3. And with Colorado's defense not beginning 2026 on a high note, Week 5 will provide an opportune time for Carter to excel.

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Terrance Carter Jr. - Carrying questionable tag Carter (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's contest at Colorado, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Carter's status is uncertain for Saturday's game, though head coach Joey McGuire recently expressed optimism regarding a potential return. The positive comments from McGuire indicate that Carter seemingly has a strong chance to upgrade his status in the coming days. If he is unable to suit up, Jett Carpenter is expected to see an increase in targets once again.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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The Protect College Sports Act, passed by the Senate this week, aims to safeguard Olympic sports in the U.S. The bill addresses issues like name-image-likeness payments and require...

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Big 12 slate has Cincinnati going for 5-0 start vs. Arizona after 5 losses in a row to end 2025

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Terrance Carter Jr. - Head coach feels good about potential return Carter (shoulder) could return to action this week as Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire expressed optimism about him suiting up at Colorado in Week 5, per Lane Self of On3.com.

Impact Carter sat out Week 4 against Sam Houston, but McGuire said "I feel good about Terrance Carter being back" in Week 5 in Boulder. Carter has already missed two games this fall but he certainly appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of the Red Raiders' Big 12 opener. That would provide a big boost for Texas Tech's passing game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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CFB Week 4 Superlatives: Oregon Shined, Iowa Stunned And Florida Is Undefeated

AP Top 25: Florida Surges Into Top 10; Texas, Georgia Remain At Top

Florida is back in the top 10 of the AP Top 25, while Mississippi State is on the rise.

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AP Top 25: Florida Surges Into Top 10; Texas, Georgia Remain At Top

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Jett Carpenter - Steps into bigger role Carpenter reeled in all two targets for 39 yards during Saturday's 49-14 victory against Sam Houston State.

Impact Carpenter saw an expanded role against Sam Houston with Terrance Carter sidelined by a shoulder injury. While he remains behind the top options in Texas Tech's passing attack, his increased usage is worth monitoring if Carter is forced to miss additional time. For now, Carpenter looks like a name to watch in deeper formats rather than a player to rush into lineups.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Malcolm Simmons - Cashes in on second TD Simmons logged one reception (on two targets) for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-14 victory versus Sam Houston State.

Impact Simmons found the end zone against Sam Houston, this time catching a touchdown from backup QB Tommy Castellanos late in the game. Despite recording just two catches on three targets through four games, Simmons has turned both receptions into scores, making him one of the Big 12's most efficient fantasy producers on a per-touch basis. The touchdown rate is unlikely to be sustainable, but his ability to earn scoring opportunities keeps him on the radar in deeper formats.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Coy Eakin - Makes the most of his chances Eakin recorded four receptions (on five targets) for 50 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-14 victory against Sam Houston State.

Impact Eakin found the end zone for the second time this season, hauling in a 21-yard touchdown as part of Texas Tech's second-half surge against Sam Houston. While he continues to be a big-play threat in the passing game, Eakin's weekly volume trails that of Kenny Johnson, who remains the clear leader in opportunities. Eakin's touchdown upside keeps him fantasy relevant, but he'll likely remain a more boom-or-bust option unless his target share begins to climb.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kenny Johnson - 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Quinten Joyner - Still searching for a breakthrough Joyner had eight carries for 12 yards during Saturday's 49-14 win over Sam Houston State.

Impact Joyner continued to see touches in the Texas Tech backfield, but once against took a back seat to Cameron Dickey's production. Unless the workload becomes more evenly distributed, Joyner projects as a difficult player to trust in fantasy lineups despite remaining part of the weekly rotation.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

J'Koby Williams - Stays involved against Sam Houston Williams compiled six carries for 36 yards and reeled in all three targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 49-14 victory versus Sam Houston State.

Impact Williams remained part of Texas Tech's rushing rotation and contributed with a key kickoff return that helped set up a second-half touchdown. However, with Cameron Dickey handling the scoring opportunities and making more of his touches, Williams' fantasy value remains tied to big plays and secondary usage.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Dickey - Takes control of the backfield Dickey logged 12 carries for 91 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in all two targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 49-14 victory versus Sam Houston State.

Impact Dickey delivered his best fantasy performance yet after a quiet start to the season. His workload and efficiency were both encouraging signs that he's emerging as the lead back in the Red Raider offense. While both J'Koby Williams and Quinten Joyner continued to see work in the backfield, Dickey was clearly the most productive and efficient option, strengthening his case as the Red Raiders' lead back entering Big 12 play.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Castellanos - Keeps finding the end zone Castellanos was 1-for-2 passing for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-14 victory over Sam Houston State. He also had four rushes for 26 yards.

Impact While Castellanos remains in a backup role, he continued his string of production by throwing a late touchdown against Sam Houston, giving him at least one score in three straight games. With Will Hammond enduring another uneven outing, Castellanos' continued involvement is worth monitoring. He remains more of a deep-league stash for now, but his weekly touchdown streak is becoming difficult for fantasy managers to ignore.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will Hammond - Shakes off turnover troubles Hammond was 17-for-29 passing for 224 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 49-14 victory against Sam Houston State. He also had two rushes for 36 yards wi...

Impact Hammond's day was a mixed bag, adding his first rushing score of the season while also tossing three interceptions on three straight first-half drives as Texas Tech's 21-point lead nearly evaporated. The Red Raiders starting QB responded well after halftime, helping lead a 28-0 second-half surge to put Sam Houston away. The fantasy production has been okay with at least one touchdown in each game, but turnovers have been a recurring theme early this season. Against tougher Big 12 competition, Hammond's value will hinge on turning those explosive plays into cleaner outings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Romaine has 2 quick pick-6s as No. 11 Texas Tech beats Sam Houston 49-14 for 11th home win in row

Texas Tech linebacker Austin Romaine became the first FBS player in 13 years to return two interceptions for touchdowns on consecutive throws, Cameron Dickey ran for two scores and...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Double pick-6s: Texas Tech LB Austin Romaine returns 2 interceptions for TDs on consecutive passes

Texas Tech linebacker Austin Romaine returned two interceptions for touchdowns for the No. 11 Red Raiders on consecutive passes thrown by different Sam Houston quarterbacks in the...

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