Pete Nakos reports Behren Morton is cleared to play this week vs. Kansas State, while Texas Tech backup Will Hammond is out for the season.

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire said Monday that quarterback Behren Morton will return from a two-week injury absence for the Red Raiders’ contest

Hammond's non-contact injury in the first half forced Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire to go with third-team option Mitch Griffis, a senior transfer from Wake Forest, for the remainder of contest. He finished with 172 yards two total touchdowns, helping the Red Raiders grab their first shutout win over a Big 12 opponent since 2005.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Will Hammond has started the last two weeks for the Texas Tech Red Raiders due to an injury to their Week 1 starter, Behren Morton

After getting contributions from other quarterbacks in their last two games, Texas Tech announced that true starter Behren Morton is ready to return this weekend against Kansas State.

Things are getting complicated for Texas Tech with Will Hammond out for the rest of the season, and with Behren Morton still recovering from a knee injury, questions are arising over who will take the quarterback job.

Texas Tech certainly would like to have its starting quarterback Behren Morton back in the lineup after last week's upset loss.

Will Hammond exited No. 14 Texas Tech’s game against Oklahoma State with a right knee injury. It prompted injured starting quarterback Behren Morton to change from street clothes to his uniform at halftime in case he was needed to finish the game.

After Texas Tech’s dominant win over Oklahoma State, offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich met with media to reflect on the Red Raiders’ performance and preview the upcoming road matchup against Kansas State.

Texas Tech ’s second-string quarterback Will Hammond tore his right ACL Saturday against Oklahoma State and will miss the remainder of the season, according to multiple media reports on Sunday. ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report the news.

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire says quarterback Behren Morton remains day to day after missing a game for the first time this season with a knee injury.

Oklahoma State vs Texas Tech preview, prediction, and betting lines. After a tough loss, the Red Raiders should get back on track against the lowly Cowboys.