US EditionBackup QB Will Hammond Sparks No. 17 Texas Tech to a 34-10 Win over No. 16 Utah
Will Hammond replaced injured starter Behren Morton and accounted for 230 total yards with two touchdown passes, leading Texas Tech to a decisive victory.
- Texas Tech defeated Utah 34-10 on September 20, 2025, in Salt Lake City with backup quarterback Will Hammond leading the offense.
- Starting quarterback Behren Morton left the game in the third quarter after a hard hit, forcing Hammond to replace him amid concern over Morton's injury status.
- Will Hammond, stepping in as quarterback, completed a strong performance by passing for 169 yards and two scores while gaining 61 yards on the ground, orchestrating four successful scoring drives. Meanwhile, Texas Tech’s defense restricted Utah’s rushing offense to a total of 101 yards.
- Turnovers heavily influenced the game as both teams combined for six first-half turnovers, including two Texas Tech interceptions and three Utah turnovers.
- The win improves Texas Tech's position in the Big 12 and AP rankings but raises concerns about playoff prospects due to Morton's health uncertainty.
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How a Latter-day Saint backup QB ‘ran the game plan’ and helped No. 17 Texas Tech beat No. 16 Utah
Redshirt freshman Will Hammond came in for an injured Behren Morton in the second half and helped Texas Tech pull away in front of a crowd that included 30-35 members of his family.
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Backup QB Will Hammond sparks No. 17 Texas Tech's offense to a 34-10 win over No. 16 Utah
Backup quarterback Will Hammond stepped into a stagnant Texas Tech offense in the third quarter and put together four scoring drives to lead the 17th-ranked Red Raiders to a 34-10 win over No. 16 Utah.
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