Texas Tech struggles early in win against Sam Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Texas Tech defeated Sam Houston 49-14 on September 23, extending its record to 4-0 and holding a 10th national ranking. Despite the win, critical concerns have emerged, particularly regarding the offense's slow starts and defensive vulnerabilities. The Red Raiders faced challenges in sustaining drives and defending against the pass, particularly noted in their prior performance against Houston. Upcoming games will test Texas Tech as they seek improvements before facing Colorado.
- •Texas Tech is ranked 10th and has a 4-0 record.
- •The Red Raiders won 49-14 against Sam Houston.
- •Concerns include the offense's slow starts and defensive weaknesses.
- •Upcoming matchup against Colorado could test Texas Tech's adjustments.
- •Recent performances have raised doubts about playoff aspirations.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech football fans shouldn't make reservations for the CFP | Giese
"There's still time, but nothing this version of the Texas Tech football team has shown says CFP. It may not even make the Big 12 title game at this rate.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 9:44 PMAhmad Hardy status on official Missouri football injury report Oct. 28
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 9:36 PMJune Jones, UH football’s winningest coach, dies
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 9:01 PMOhio State doesn’t need its next QB to be a star; it needs him to be Craig Krenzel
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 8:54 PMSources: Miss. State QB Taylor facing surgery, to miss rest of season
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 7:46 PMBig 12 fines UCF $100,000 for fan behavior aimed at BYU, Mormon church
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 7:45 PMMajor Injury Cloud Hangs Over Big 12 Powerhouse Ahead of Crucial Conference Showdown