Tommy Castellanos has accounted for three Texas Tech touchdowns through two games, yet the veteran quarterback's place in the offense is still being determined. The Red Raiders have used him in selected situations alongside starter Will Hammond, producing both successful plays and a turnover.
Against Houston last Friday, Castellanos threw an interception on his first play while trying to throw the ball out of bounds, according to Red Raiders Wire. He later returned near the goal line and ran for a 3-yard touchdown. Coach Joey McGuire said Hammond remains the starter and that Texas Tech will keep using packages designed for Castellanos.
Castellanos joined the team late in preseason camp as an emergency backup, after Texas Tech added him following the transfer portal's close and the end of Brendan Sorsby's situation. Hammond is recovering from a torn ACL, the report said. Sports Illustrated writer Pat Forde listed Castellanos' role among 10 questions that could shape the college football season.
Whether Castellanos continues appearing near the goal line, and how Texas Tech uses him overall, remains unresolved.
