By james art Texas Tech football starting quarterback Beren Morton did not rejoin the Red Raiders to start the second half against TCU.
A spokesman for Texas Tech in Fort Worth said Morton is unlikely to return. Morton was shown on television without a helmet or pads and with a towel around his head.
According to the FOX telecast, Morton was taken out of the game with an apparent shoulder injury. He was replaced by true freshman Will Hammond, who led the Red Raiders to a game-opening touchdown.
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Morton had been dealing with a shoulder problem all of last season and throughout the offseason, but had overcome those concerns through the first seven games. Entering Saturday’s game, Morton had completed 63 percent of his passes for 1,926 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Before leaving the game against TCU, Morton was 13-of-22 for 137 yards.
Morton was seen on Tech’s sideline with his left arm in a sling. His right hand was giving him problems last year.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.