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Texas Tech QB Behren Morton Ruled Out After Third-Quarter Hit vs. Utah

Officials ruled the contact legal following a targeting review.

Overview

  • Morton left after a 10-yard scramble in the third quarter when Utah linebacker Johnathan Hall delivered a hard hit that sent his helmet to the turf.
  • A Texas Tech medical staff member escorted him to the locker room for a concussion evaluation, and he was ruled out for the rest of the game.
  • Redshirt freshman Will Hammond took over at quarterback on the Red Raiders’ next drive.
  • Texas Tech led 10-3 late in the third quarter in a defensive contest that featured five first-half turnovers.
  • Morton briefly exited in the first half after a separate hit and finished 12-of-19 for 142 yards with two interceptions after entering the day with 923 passing yards and 11 touchdowns this season.