Texas Tech and West Virginia secure victories over ranked opponents

Texas Tech and West Virginia achieved important wins in Week 3 of the college football season. Texas Tech defeated Houston 28-26 in a tightly contested matchup, while West Virginia topped Virginia 38-27 in the Duke’s Mayo Classic held at Bank of America Stadium. Both teams improved their standing in the Big 12 rankings, with Texas Tech overcoming an early deficit to secure their victory. West Virginia's Michael Hawkins had a standout performance, contributing five touchdowns to the win. Upcoming games include Texas Tech facing Sam Houston State on September 26 and West Virginia hosting Oklahoma State on the same date.

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