Will Hammond News, Rumors, Updates - Texas Tech Red Raiders

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.

5 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...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

How to live stream Sam Houston vs Texas Tech: College Football, TV channel The No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders look to complete an undefeated opening month when they host the Sam Houston Bearkats on Saturday afternoon...

5 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Big 12 QB Rankings: Will Hammond Rises as Michael Hawkins and Drew Mestemaker Meet in Week 4 A highly consequential duel between Conner Weigman and Will Hammond at Texas Tech kicked off Week 3 for the Big 12's quarterbacks on Friday....

SEPTEMBER 24 • SI.COM

Will Hammond showed vs. Houston that Texas Tech offense is on the verge of a breakout Though the Texas Tech football team is 3-0 to start the season and coming off a critically important 28-26 win over Houston to open Big 12 p...

SEPTEMBER 23 • WRECKEMRED.COM

Seizes control of Texas Tech's offense Hammond completed 17 of 27 passes for 257 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Friday's 28-26 win against Houston. He also had five rushes for 30 yards.

Impact Hammond looked firmly in command of the offense in a ranked Big 12 matchup. Through three games, Hammond has emerged as the focal point of a Texas Tech offense that continues to generate explosive plays. While Texas Tech still uses Tommy Castellanos in specialized packages, Hammond handled the bulk of the passing workload and delivered when the game was on the line. Going forward, Hammond's fantasy arrow is pointing up. His grip on the QB1 role appears stronger after this performance, and fantasy managers in deeper formats should view him as an ascending starter with weekly upside. If the Red Raiders continue to trust him in competitive conference games, he could become a reliable fantasy option over the next several weeks.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Hammond and offense find form as he leads No. 13 Red Raiders to win over No. 22 Houston Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond finally found his rhythm. One week removed from the Red Raiders’ sluggish offensive effort against Orego...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

No. 22 Houston Cougars vs No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Will Hammond comes in at QB for Tommy Castellanos and DELIVERS for Texas Tech

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

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

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Likely to cede snaps Friday Hammond will likely cede some snaps to Tommy Castellanos during Friday's game versus Houston, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Castellanos threw one touchdown and ran in another during Saturday's win over Oregon State, and now is set to see added work in the Big 12 opener. While it adds an interesting twist for the Red Raiders' offense, it's not good news for Hammond. It's unclear how much playing time Castellanos will get, but every play he takes is a missed opportunity for Hammond.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers when it mattered most Hammond was 20-for-27 passing for 189 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-24 victory versus Oregon State. He also had six rushes for -22 yards.

Impact Hammond delivered the go-ahead touchdown to teammate Coy Eakin in the fourth quarter of the Red Raiders' comeback win over Oregon State. While the stat line won't jump off the page for fantasy managers, Hammond once again handled the majority of the quarterback duties and delivered the game's biggest throw. The bigger story moving forward is that Texas Tech involved Tommy Castellanos in specific packages, creating some concern about Hammond's fantasy ceiling despite his firm grip on the starting job.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Texas Tech fans should be encouraged by Will Hammond's return to the field On a night when arguably the greatest quarterback in Texas Tech history, Graham Harrell, was roaming the opposing sidelines, the next era in...

SEPTEMBER 7 • WRECKEMRED.COM

Shakes off the rust in triumphant return Hammond was 26-for-33 passing for 298 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 33-10 victory over Abilene Christian.

Impact Hammond's long-awaited return from a season-ending knee injury was a successful one. While the Red Raiders settled for four field goals and left some points on the field, Hammond consistently moved the offense and finished with an impressive completion rate in his first game action in more than ten months. The highlight of the night was a 64-yard TD strike to Malcolm Simmons late in the fourth quarter that helped put the game away. With the rust seemingly behind him and a talented supporting cast around him, Hammond remains firmly in the QB1 conversation heading into next week's road matchup against Oregon State.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

QB Tommy Castellanos commits to No. 12 Texas Tech with court-granted 5th season before Big 12 ruling

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AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Continues to look sharp Hammond (knee) continues to look sharp in Texas Tech's practices, Lane Selph of On3.com reports.

Impact Thursday saw Texas Tech's team continue its fall camp with quarterback passes, and Hammond's throwing arm showed no signs of being physically affected, as he worked well in rhythm with the Red Raiders' top wideouts. All signs point to him being available for Week 1, which will see the Red Raiders host Abilene Christian on Sept. 5. Ideally for Hammond, he can enter the regular season fully healthy and finish it without any health problems, which was not the case in 2025.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in practice Hammond (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, according to Jarret Johnson of 247Sports.com.

Impact Hammond is still sporting a brace coming off an ACL injury, which isn't much of a surprise, but the fact that he was a full participant Tuesday continues to show the star signal-caller is trending in the right direction to be available for the season opener against Abilene Christian on Sep. 5 in Week 1.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing but sporting brace Hammond (knee) was spotted throwing on the first day of camp Wednesday but was also sporting a brace on his repaired knee, according to Jarret Johnson of 247Sports.

Impact Hammond is coming off a torn ACL, so he's clearly trending in the right direction, but seeing him with a brace on his knee suggests he might not be fully recovered. Hammond is still expected to be available for the season opener against Abilene Christian on Sep. 5, but his progression in the coming weeks will determine just how ready he is for the campaign opener.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Tech football officially enters Will Hammond era The Texas Tech football program officially announced its new starting quarterback for the 2026 college football season on Friday. Will Hammo...

JULY 25 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Officially named starter for 2026 Hammond (knee) has officially been named Texas Tech's starter ahead of the 2026 season, per RedRaiderSports.com.

Impact This was widely expected to be the case in and outside of Lubbock as soon as Brendan Sorsby was deemed ineligible to play due to his gambling scandal. Hammond saw action last fall, tossing for 680 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions on 63.3 percent completion rate while rushing for 299 yards and five touchdowns. However, he's still dealing with a knee injury that's limited his involvement this offseason, although head coach Joey McGuire recently asserted that he expects Hammond to be ready for Week 1.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready to roll for Week 1 Hammond (knee) is expected to be ready for Week 1, per Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com.

Impact Red Raiders' head coach Joey McGuire essentially confirmed that the starting gunslinger will be good to go for Texas Tech's Sept. 5 opener against FCS Abilene Christian. "If any of you Red Raiders are out there, Will Hammond will be ready to go Week 1," he said. Hammond was thrust into the starting role this offseason as the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga unfolded and he was blacklisted from college football. Last fall, Hammond looked extremely promising as the backup to Behren Morton, tossing for 680 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions on 63 percent completion while rushing for 299 yards and five touchdowns.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

May start Week 1 Hammond (knee) may start Week 1 of Texas Tech's 2026 season, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Initially, Hammond's spring timetable indicated that Hammond would be out for at least one game. But when Texas Tech's head coach Joey McGuire was asked about the quarterback being available Week 1, his HC answered, "I think he could be, I really do." There are just under two months before the 2026 Red Raiders begin their regular season Sept. 5 against Abilene Christian, with both him and his team hoping that his updated timetable will include sufficient time.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returns to throwing Hammond (knee) has returned to throwing, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Hammond returning to throwing indicates that he is making at least some progress not long after it was announced that his injured knee would not be ready for the spring. He will become the top guy Texas Tech will watch this summer and fall, especially now that Brendan Sorsby (not injury related) is out indefinitely and undergoing treatment for a gambling addiction. If he cannot play in 2026, that would mean Hammond becomes the Red Raiders' primary option under center, giving him a golden opportunity to break out.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

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

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Will Hammond comes in at QB for Tommy Castellanos and DELIVERS for Texas Tech

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

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders 🏈 FOX College Football

QB Tommy Castellanos commits to No. 12 Texas Tech with court-granted 5th season before Big 12 ruling