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Texas Tech adds Tommy Castellanos for 2026 season

8/27/2026

Summary

Castellanos Transfers

Texas Tech added former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos for the 2026 season via the transfer portal.
A Kentucky judge issued a temporary restraining order on Aug. 21, 2026 granting Castellanos a fifth NCAA year.
Castellanos will back up Will Hammond, adding experience after Brendan Sorsby left amid a gambling scandal.
Castellanos posted 6,449 passing yards, 48 touchdowns, 1,984 rushing yards, 24 scores, and attended NFL rookie minicamps without signing.

Summary

Texas Tech Trims

Texas Tech must cut its roster to the NCAA-mandated 105 players, prompting quarterback depth concerns.
Former NFL prospect Behren Morton left the Red Raiders after exhausting his eligibility.
Coach Joey McGuire said he remains open to adding more pieces to the quarterback group.
Texas Tech opens the 2026 season at home against Abilene Christian on Sept. 5.

History

Historical Context

In 2024 the House v. NCAA settlement replaced scholarship caps with a 105-player roster limit for Division I football, taking effect in 2025-26 for Power Four and other opting-in programs. Texas Tech, a Division I program, must trim its squad each year, a pressure shown by its 2026 addition of former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos. The cap forces the Red Raiders to manage depth within the limit.

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Castellanos Transfers

Texas Tech added former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos for the 2026 season via the transfer portal.
A Kentucky judge issued a temporary restraining order on Aug. 21, 2026 granting Castellanos a fifth NCAA year.
Castellanos will back up Will Hammond, adding experience after Brendan Sorsby left amid a gambling scandal.
Castellanos posted 6,449 passing yards, 48 touchdowns, 1,984 rushing yards, 24 scores, and attended NFL rookie minicamps without signing.

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