Texas Tech’s starting quarterback Behren Morton, who threw for over 3,000 passing yards as a junior this season, will miss the Liberty Bowl against Arkansas after undergoing an elective surgery on his throwing shoulder.

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton will miss the AutoZone Liberty Bowl against Arkansas after undergoing shoulder surgery, the school announced Saturday. Morton ranks 10th nationally with 3,335 passing yards,

According to Texas Tech Athletics, Red Raider junior quarterback Behren Morton will miss the upcoming AutoZone Bowl after undergoing shoulder surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles. True freshman quarterback Will Hammond will be making his first career start in Morton’s place when the Red Raiders face the Razorbacks at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl,

FAYETTEVILLE — Texas Tech starting quarterback Behren Morton will miss the Liberty Bowl game against Arkansas.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Despite Arkansas reeling from a mass exodus of starters to the transfer portal, they maintain an advantage at one of the most critical positions on the field. The Razorbacks will have its starting quarterback for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Taylen Green opted to come back for his final season of eligibility Thursday.

Texas Tech says junior quarterback Behren Morton will miss the Liberty Bowl after undergoing elective shoulder surgery.

Texas Tech junior quarterback Behren Morton will miss the upcoming AutoZone Liberty Bowl after undergoing shoulder surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles.