No. 7 Texas Tech at Arizona State amid QB uncertainty

No. 7 Texas Tech will test its unbeaten start when it visits Arizona State on Saturday afternoon in Tempe, with both teams facing uncertainty at the most important position. The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern at Mountain America Stadium and will be broadcast on FOX.

Texas Tech’s status as one of the nation’s top teams has been powered by a prolific offense and a stingy defense, but the Red Raiders could be without starting quarterback Behren Morton after he left last week’s 42-17 win over Kansas with what the school described as a hyperextended knee. Morton is listed day-to-day and will be a game-time decision. Coach Joey McGuire said the quarterback has “made good progress” and praised his toughness, but acknowledged the team is prepared to move forward if needed.

If Morton cannot play, sophomore Will Hammond is the likely starter. Hammond has filled in for Morton in previous games this season. A third-string option, Mitch Griffis, is also available.

Arizona State also has quarterback questions after Sam Leavitt missed last week’s 42-10 loss at Utah with a foot injury. Leavitt returned to practice Tuesday and Wednesday, and coach Kenny Dillingham said he looked more like...