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Red Raiders head coach announces Castellanos joining team as backup quarterback

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Head coach Joey McGuire has announced a new addition to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Tommy Castellanos will join the team as a backup quarterback. This move comes with just one week left until the…

Head coach Joey McGuire has announced a new addition to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Tommy Castellanos will join the team as a backup quarterback. This move comes with just one week left until the 2026 season opener.

Castellanos will compete for the backup position behind Will Hammond. The announcement was made by Coach McGuire on Saturday. Further details about the upcoming season and the team's preparations are available from the source.

The addition of Castellanos to the team is the latest development ahead of the new season. For more information about the Texas Tech Red Raiders and their plans for the 2026 season, readers can refer to the original source.

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