Texas Tech dominated Arkansas-Pine Bluff this past weekend, 67 to 7. It did come at a cost, however, as the Wednesday availability report was released for the Red Raiders ahead of their matchup against Kent State.
Texas Tech listed its starting QB, Behren Morton, as questionable for Saturday's game. Morton had played an impressive first game back since his shoulder surgery. He threw for 201 yards, completed 16 of his 18 passes, and scored 4 touchdowns in the first half. That all came to a halt as he got hit low on his right leg, which called for a roughing the passer penalty. Morton left with 9 minutes left in the 2nd quarter and would not return for the rest of the game.
Behren Morton is listed as questionable for Saturday's game with Kent State, according to Wednesday's availability report.
— A David Collier (@CollieronTV) September 4, 2025
Safety Miquel Dingle Jr. is out for the season after leaving the opener with an injury. pic.twitter.com/TQfbtViIpV
Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire gave an update on Thursday night on Morton's status for Saturday's game. "We will know for sure in the morning. He did everything today, he looked great. I will be really surprised if he doesn't (start)," McGuire said.
On his weekly radio show with @DoubleT973, #TexasTech head coach Joey McGuire said a final decision on Behren Morton will be made Friday morning.
— Jarrett Ramirez (@JarrettDRamirez) September 4, 2025
If Morton progresses how he has throughout the week, McGuire expects him to play against Kent State. pic.twitter.com/iLCKtPil3c
If Morton is not ready to go for Saturday's game, then backup QB Will Hammond will get the nod to start the game against the Golden Flashes. He showed promise stepping up for Morton after his injury, scoring two touchdowns, which included a 64-yard run to the house.
Kent State is coming off a 21-17 victory over Merrimack, snapping a 21-game losing streak. The New York Times has ranked Kent State as the 132nd-worst team in the nation out of 136 teams in Division 1.
The game will be broadcast on TNT at 11:00 a.m. CT.
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