If you were biting your nails Saturday night after seeing Behren Morton limp off the field early, here’s the good news: the prognosis is far brighter than we feared. The Texas Tech senior quarterback avoided serious injury after leaving the 67–7 season opener in Lubbock against Arkansas-Pine Bluff early following a hard sack.
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MRIs, X-Rays Say: Muscle Soreness, Not a Break
Coach Joey McGuire relieved Red Raider fans when he reported that all X-rays and MRIs came back clean—no fractures, no torn ligaments, just nagging muscle soreness around the shin and calf area. On3 echoed the sentiment, while Morton’s status for the upcoming Kent State game remains undetermined, the severity is low.
Practice Plan: Day by Day, Step by Step
Morton’s on a day-to-day evaluation schedule. He’s already been back in the pool, getting some water therapy, and will hit the field Tuesday if all goes well. From there, the plan is to ease him back in with light drills and possibly 7-on-7 work, depending on how he feels.
McGuire emphasized that keeping Morton in rhythm with offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich is a priority, should he be ready to go!
A Backup with Wheels & Ready for Action
If Morton can’t take the next snap, fellow Texan Will Hammond is more than capable. He’s already shown his dual-threat chops—7-of-9 passing for 92 yards and a TD, plus a jaw-dropping 64-yard rushing touchdown when he filled in during the opener.
Lubbock’s Takeaway
Lubbock fans have every reason to exhale: Morton’s health outlook is solid, and if everything checks out in practice, he’s expected to suit up for the Kent State game. In the meantime, the 806 has a QB room with depth!…