The No. 7 Texas Tech Raiders are seemingly forced to make a switch at quarterback for the Week 8 matchup against the Arizona State Sun Devils, as starter Behren Morton is dealing with an ankle injury. As a result, it appears head coach Joey McGuire is opting to start Will Hammond on Saturday.

Reports indicate that Morton did not practice throughout the week leading up to the contest, according to Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of CBS Sports. Hammond is now the expected starter, who has played in all six of the Red Raiders' six games this season off the bench.

“ No. 7 Texas Tech is currently expected to start backup Will Hammond at QB tomorrow vs. Arizona State, sources tell me and Chris Hummer for CBS Sports . Starting QB Behren Morton didn’t practice all week due to an injury

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