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The Associated Press. (2026, October 31). Tommy Castellanos gets the start and helps No. 13 Texas Tech to 34-26 win over No. 22 Arizona. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/tommy-castellanos-gets-the-start-and-helps-no-13-texas-tech-to-34-26-win-over-no-22-arizona/article_4f8588da-f48c-564b-8341-30c02622c97c.html
The Associated Press. “Tommy Castellanos gets the start and helps No. 13 Texas Tech to 34-26 win over No. 22 Arizona.” Toronto Star, 31 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/tommy-castellanos-gets-the-start-and-helps-no-13-texas-tech-to-34-26-win-over-no-22-arizona/article_4f8588da-f48c-564b-8341-30c02622c97c.html.
The Associated Press. “Tommy Castellanos gets the start and helps No. 13 Texas Tech to 34-26 win over No. 22 Arizona.” Toronto Star, October 31, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/tommy-castellanos-gets-the-start-and-helps-no-13-texas-tech-to-34-26-win-over-no-22-arizona/article_4f8588da-f48c-564b-8341-30c02622c97c.html.
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On October 31, 2026, No. 13 Texas Tech defeated No. 22 Arizona in a pivotal Big 12 matchup by a score of 34-26. The victory came after head coach Joey McGuire benched quarterback Will Hammond for Tommy Castellanos following Texas Tech's loss to Cincinnati the previous week. Castellanos excelled, throwing two touchdown passes and rushing for 117 yards with another score. This win extended Texas Tech’s home winning streak to 13 games, tying a program record. Meanwhile, Arizona saw its five-game winning streak end, suffering a significant blow to their College Football Playoff hopes.