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A look at the Texas Tech football team’s lineup ahead of the season opener against Abilene Christian
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A look at the Texas Tech football team’s lineup ahead of the season opener against Abilene Christian

The Texas Tech football team’s season-opening roster is now officially on television.

Just six days before their Week 1 matchup against FCS opponent Abilene Christian, the Red Raiders announced their roster on X/Twitter. Joey McGuire’s backfield will be led by quarterback Behren Morton and running back Tahj Brooks.

Where did McGuire put rookie Micah Hudson in the game? Here’s the full breakdown for offense, defense and special teams:

attack

Quarterback: Behren Morton; Cameran Brown

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Running back: Tahj Brooks; Cam’Ron Valdez; Cameron Dickey

Z-Receiver: Josh Kelly; Kelby Valsin

Y-receiver: by Caleb Douglas and Micah Hudson

H-Receiver: Drae McCray; Jordan Brown

X-Receiver: Coy Eakin; Brady Boyd

Tight end: Mason Tharp; Jalin Conyers or Johncarlos Miller II

Left Tackle: Sterling Porcher; Dalton Merryman

Left Guard: Vinny Sciury; Dylan Shaw or Holton Hendrix

Center: Sheridan Wilson; Caleb Rookey

Legal protection: Davion Carter or Caleb Rogers; Daniel Sill

Right Tackle: Caleb Rogers or Ty Buchanan

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defense

Nasal device: Quincy Ledet Jr.; De’Braylon Carroll; James Hansen

Defensive Tackle: E’Maurion Banks; Jayden Cofield or Trevon McAlpine

Full-back: Harvey Dyson III; Isaac Smith; Ansel Nedore

Will Linebacker: Jacob Rodríguez; Bryce Ramirez

Mike Linebacker: Ben Roberts; John Curry

Full-back: Amier Washington; Joseph Adedire; Sam Carrell

Star: AJ McCarty or Brenden Jordan

Corner: Bralyn Lux; Jalon Peoples

Free security: Chapman Lewis; Jordan Sanford

Strong security: CJ Baskerville; Joseph Plunk

Corner: Maurion Horn; Devynn Cromwell

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Special teams

Player: Jack Burgess; Kaden Turner

Kickers: Gino Garcia or Reese Burkhardt

Long snapper: Michael B.

Kick-off: Reese Burkhardt; Gino Garcia

Holder: Jack Burgess; Behren Morton

Kick Returner: Drae McCray; Jordan Brown

Punt Returners: Josh Kelly, Jordan Brown, Micah Hudson

Kickoff for the season opener on Saturday is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.

For more coverage of Texas Tech in the Dallas Morning News, click here.

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