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 on Saturday.

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.

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.

Texas Tech football QB Behren Morton underwent shoulder surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles. Tech says he will miss Liberty Bowl, resume throwing in spring

Texas Tech announced quarterback Behren Morton will miss the Liberty Bowl against Arkansas after undergoing shoulder surgery. He went under the knife Tuesday and is projected to resume throwing activities in the spring.