Texas Tech prepares to face Houston in Big 12 football opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Texas Tech will play Houston in the Big 12 Conference opener at Galaxy Stadium. The matchup features two ranked teams both aiming for an early advantage in the conference standings. Texas Tech will debut their new Patrick Mahomes uniforms, which include a State Farm patch, during the game. Joey McGuire expressed his reluctance to have the game on a Friday night, but the stage is set for the critical early season clash.
- •Texas Tech and Houston meet in a ranked college football matchup.
- •Game takes place at Galaxy Stadium.
- •Texas Tech debuts Patrick Mahomes uniforms with a State Farm patch.
- •Joey McGuire is against playing the game on Friday night.
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