Texas Tech’s Cameron Dickey has negative X-rays

Texas Tech running back Cameron Dickey left the Red Raiders’ win over Colorado with an ankle injury, but X-rays showed no fracture; coach Joey McGuire said a high ankle sprain was suspected, with the severity and recovery timeline still uncertain. The upcoming bye gives Dickey time to recover before Texas Tech’s next game, though he could miss time. His absence would affect the team’s short-yardage and wildcat packages, while J’Koby Williams and Quinten Joyner could take on larger roles. Williams has shown he can handle a lead-back workload, but Joyner’s consistency remains a question as Texas Tech adjusts its backfield rotation.