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McLane Carter appears to be in the lead to be Texas Tech's starting QB

Related Topics: Kliff Kingsbury, McLane Company

It looks like head coach Kliff Kingsbury may prefer to go with experience over hype.

While it's been expected that sophomore quarterback Jett Duffey would take reigns as the starter this season, junior McLane Carter appears to be the frontrunner.

According to a report from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Carter has taken most of the snaps with the first team in practice segments open to the media.

"Just manage the offense. Take care of the football. Get us in the right play. Move the offense down the field. Be smart on third down.