{
  "id": 3825544,
  "title": "Thomas Castellanos Transfers to Texas Tech, Adds Experience to Red Raiders’ Quarterback Room",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/thomas-castellanos-transfers-to-texas-tech-adds-experience-to-red",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T21:39:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/thomas-castellanos-transfers-texas-tech-213905547.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas Tech has bolstered its quarterback lineup with the announcement that former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos will join the Red Raiders for the 2026 season. Castellanos, a Miami, Florida native, secured a fifth year of eligibility after a temporary injunction from a Kentucky judge. Before transferring to Texas Tech, Castellanos played at UCF and Boston College, before spending a season with Florida State. During his time with the Seminoles, Castellanos completed 58.3 percent of his passes for 2,760 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, along with 557 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns. At Texas Tech, Castellanos adds valuable experience and depth to an already strong roster. The Red Raiders had initially planned on Brendan Sorsby as their starting quarterback, but that plan changed following Sorsby's departure. Will Hammond, who is recovering from a torn ACL, is the team's projected starter for the season opener against Abilene Christian on September 5th. Castellanos provides the Red Raiders with a trusted insurance option should Hammond become injured or unavailable during the season. As Texas Tech aims to compete for a Big 12 championship, Castellanos' experience could prove crucial in helping the team achieve its goals.",
  "summary": "Texas Tech has added another experienced quarterback to its roster, as former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has committed to the Red Raiders for the 2026 season. Castellanos announced his decision Wednesday, giving Texas Tech another veteran option at quarterback just days before the start of the college football season. The move comes after Castellanos…",
  "key_points": [
    "Thomas Castellanos joins Texas Tech for 2026 season",
    "Completed 58.3% of passes for 2,760 yards at Florida State",
    "Provides experience and depth to Red Raiders' QB room"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}