Will Hammond starts, leads Texas Tech to victory in opener

Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond endured injury and an offseason of intrigue, waiting to find out if he would be the starter for the Red Raiders, but the drama ended as he led his team to a 33-10 season-opening win over Abilene Christian.

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Will Hammond tosses TD in return from injury as No. 12 Texas Tech beats Abilene Christian 33-10

Will Hammond threw for 298 yards and a touchdown in his return from last year's season-ending knee injury and No. 12 Texas Tech beat Abilene Christian 33-10 on Saturday night in the opener for the defending Big 12 champion.

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Creel throws 4 of 5 TD passes to Williams as Jacksonville State beats Eastern Kentucky 49-7

Caden Creel threw four of his five touchdown passes to Jamill Williams to lead Jacksonville State to a 49-7 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday night.

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No. 12 Texas Tech opens against Abilene Christian after winning 1st Big 12 title last season

Abilene Christian (0-1) at No. 12 Texas Tech, Saturday, 7 p.m. ET How to watch: FS1

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