Texas Tech to play two QBs vs Arizona after Castellanos cleared — SkimNews
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- Thomas Castellanos is set to play significant snaps against Arizona after a Kentucky judge denied the NCAA's emergency relief request, clearing his fifth-year eligibility following a court battle.
- Will Hammond will share quarterback duties with Castellanos despite throwing for 227 yards and two turnovers in Texas Tech's loss at Cincinnati, where the offense failed to score until the final minute.
- Joey McGuire acknowledged he made a mistake by not playing Castellanos in the Cincinnati game, calling it a 'total failure' on his part and signaling a shift in offensive strategy.
- Texas Tech is expected to regain running back Cameron Dickey, who missed two games with a high ankle sprain and is listed as probable for the Arizona matchup.
- Castellanos has been used primarily in red zone and short-yardage situations this season, rushing for 65 yards and two touchdowns on 15 attempts while throwing for 45 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
Why it matters: Texas Tech’s decision to split QB snaps reflects immediate pressure to optimize a struggling offense in a critical Big 12 matchup, with Castellanos’ eligibility resolution forcing a tactical pivot after McGuire’s admitted mismanagement cost the team in Cincinnati.
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