No. 13 Texas Tech Secures Big 12 Opener Victory Over No. 22 Houston in Close Contest
No. 13 Texas Tech narrowly defeated No. 22 Houston 28-26 in their Big 12 opener on Friday night, securing the win after Houston's late two-point conversion attempt fell short.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 18, 2026 — No. 13 Texas Tech began its Big 12 Conference play with a narrow victory over No. 22 Houston on Friday night. The final score was 28-26 in favor of the Red Raiders.
The critical moment of the game came late in the fourth quarter, when Houston attempted a two-point conversion in an effort to tie or take the lead. The attempt was unsuccessful, allowing Texas Tech to hold on for the win.
The game marked the conference opener for both programs. Further details regarding specific game plays, individual statistics, or the location of the game were not provided in the initial summary.
The Texas Tech program, ranked 13th nationally, faced off against the Houston Cougars, who were ranked 22nd. The result gives Texas Tech an early advantage in the Big 12 standings.
The exact time of Friday night’s kickoff and other logistical details surrounding the matchup were not specified.
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