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Texas Tech lists five starters on injury report ahead of Houston game

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Texas Tech lists five starters on injury report ahead of Houston game
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Texas Tech football includes five starters on the initial injury report for the game against Houston on Friday. Among the questionable players are safety Brenden Jordan, tight end Terrance Carter Jr., outside linebacker Trey White, and receiver Kenny Johnson. Cornerbacks Amier Boyd and Ashton Hampton, along with offensive lineman Elias Gillen, are confirmed out for the matchup. Houston also has several players listed as out and questionable for this contest, including wide receiver Mulzz Tounkara and running back JayShon Ridgle.

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  • •Five Texas Tech starters are on the injury report for the Houston game.
  • •Brenden Jordan and Terrance Carter Jr. are among the questionable players.
  • •Amier Boyd and Ashton Hampton are ruled out for Texas Tech.
  • •Houston also lists multiple players who are out or questionable.
  • •The game is scheduled for Friday, September 16.
Latest Updates
  • 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Red Raider Minute: Texas Tech, Houston set for Top-25 showdown in Lubbock
  • 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech news: Red Raiders announce 3 key players on injury report vs. Houston
  • 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — 5 projected starters listed on Texas Tech injury report for Houston game
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Friday night under the lights in Lubbock carries extra weight as the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders open Big 12 play against the No. 22 Houston Cougars. Coming off a hard-fought 35-24 victory over the Oregon State Beavers to improve to 2-0, head coach Joey McGuire and his team face a critical top-25 matchup at Galaxy Stadium. However, Texas Tech […] The post Texas Tech news: Red Raiders announce 3 key players on injury report vs. Houston appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 22 Houston are preparing for a top-25 showdown Friday night in Lubbock, with both teams beginning Big 12 play. For Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire, the short week creates an added challenge after the Red Raiders played on the road last weekend. “Playing on […]

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Five starters are among the players listed on Texas Tech football's initial availability report for the Houston game.

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