Texas Tech's sixth-year senior QB suffers devastating injury in third straight season

Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough sustained a broken left fibula, ending his 2023 season.

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Shough suffered the injury in the first quarter of a 20-13 loss to West Virginia.

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In four games this season, Shough accumulated 746 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions.

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This injury marks the third time in Shough's college career that his season has been disrupted.

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In 2021, he suffered a broken collarbone after transferring from Oregon.

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Last season, Shough missed some games due to a shoulder injury but was named MVP in the Texas Bowl.

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Behren Morton will replace Shough as the starting quarterback for Texas Tech.

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