Texas Tech football moves up to 10th after win over Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Texas Tech football improved to 3-0 with a 28-26 victory over No. 23 Houston on September 20, 2026. The win opened Big 12 Conference play and propelled the Red Raiders up two spots to 10th in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Houston has since fallen out of the Top 25. Texas Tech is set to host Sam Houston next to conclude its non-conference schedule.
- •Texas Tech is now 10th in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
- •The Red Raiders beat Houston 28-26 at Galaxy Stadium.
- •Texas Tech is 3-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play.
- •Houston has dropped out of the Top 25 rankings.
- •Texas Tech hosts Sam Houston in their next game.
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