Texas Tech edges Houston in controversial finish over officiating calls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

The No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders played against the No. 22 Houston Cougars on Friday night, culminating in a tight finish that saw Houston attempt a 2-point conversion to tie the game. Houston quarterback Conner Weigman's effort was ruled unsuccessful after officials deemed his knee was down before the ball crossed the goal line. This call preserved Texas Tech’s 28-26 lead, which they maintained after an ensuing onside kick went out of bounds. Fans expressed outrage over the officiating on social media, with some implicating Texas Tech Board of Regents chairman Cody Campbell in the discussions surrounding the controversial calls. The outcome of this game may have significant implications for the Big 12 standings moving forward.
- •Texas Tech leads the game 28-26 after Houston's failed 2-point conversion.
- •Weigman's conversion attempt was reviewed by officials before the ruling.
- •Fans criticized officiating and suggested Texas Tech benefited from calls.
- •Houston's onside kick went out of bounds, sealing Texas Tech's win.
- •Texas Tech and Houston look to move forward in the Big 12 season.
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Embarrassing,’ ‘Cody Campbell Must’ve Bribed These Refs’ — CFB Fans Enraged Over ‘Poor Officiating’ in Texas Tech’s Last-Gasp Win Over Houston
"Friday night’s game between the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders and No.
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