Overview

• Morton exited in the second quarter after a sack in which Kansas defender Leroy Harris III fell on his lower right leg, and he did not return.
• ESPN reported, citing sources, that Morton is considered day-to-day as the team awaits official medical updates.
• Reporter Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports said there is optimism Morton may not miss a game, including the upcoming visit to Arizona State, though that remains unconfirmed.
• Hammond replaced Morton and ran for two touchdowns as Texas Tech amassed 372 rushing yards, including Cameron Dickey’s 263, and a program single-game record nine sacks.
• It marked Morton’s third in-game exit this season following a right knee issue in the opener and a head/neck hit at Utah.