Starting quarterback Behren Morton will be available in an emergency role only for Saturday's game, according to a press release from Texas Tech Athletics.
Hammond, a redshirt freshman, has appeared in five of Texas Tech's six games this season. He has totaled 411 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, two interceptions and a 143.4 passer rating this season, while completing 66.7% of his passes. Hammond has also been successful on the ground, rushing for 231 yards and four touchdowns.
As for the nicked-up starter, Morton has totaled 1,501 passing yards, 13 passing touchdowns, three interceptions and a 175.6 passer rating, while completing 68.4% of his passes.
Texas Tech is 6-0 overall and 3-0 in Sam Leavitt back in Week 8, is 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Big 12 play.
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