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.

Texas Tech backup quarterback Will Hammond is out for the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee in the No. 13 Red Raiders' 42-0 victory over Oklahoma State.

Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards will be out for the fourth game this season ahead of the Wildcats' game against Texas Tech.

Patrick Mahomes will see a familiar face in pregame this week. Kliff Kingsbury and the Washington Commanders (3-4) visit the Chiefs (4-3) on

Here's what to know about Texas Tech's tradition of throwing tortillas onto the field, which is now banned from happening at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Oklahoma State football interim coach Doug Meacham understands the progress that can be fostered from celebrating small successes.