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Texas Tech holds off Houston 28-26 in Big 12 opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Texas Tech holds off Houston 28-26 in Big 12 opener

Summary

No. 13 Texas Tech defeated No. 22 Houston 28-26 on September 18 at Galaxy Stadium in their Big 12 opener. The Red Raiders overcame a first-half deficit, trailing 17-14 at halftime. Texas Tech regained the lead in the third quarter with key plays, including a 29-yard run by J’Koby Williams. Head coach Joey McGuire called out reporters who doubted his team, emphasizing their resilience throughout the game. Texas Tech has now won eight consecutive games against Houston.

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By the Numbers

•Texas Tech beats Houston 28-26 on September 18
•Jay'Koby Williams scored a crucial 29-yard touchdown run
•McGuire criticized reporters doubting his team
•Texas Tech now has eight straight wins over Houston
•Houston led 17-14 at halftime before Tech's comeback

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7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech football news: Joey McGuire calls out reporters who picked Houston over Red Raiders

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Joey McGuire did not wait for a question. Moments after No. 13 Texas Tech held off No. 22 Houston 28-26 in Friday night’s Big 12 opener at Galaxy Stadium, the Red Raiders coach stepped to the podium and started handing out sarcastic thank-yous. “A couple guys I’d like to thank before we get into questions. I’d like to thank Josh Pate,” McGuire told […] The post Texas Tech football news: Joey McGuire calls out reporters who picked Houston over Red Raiders appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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