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Texas Tech survives Houston 28-26 in Friday night football matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:42 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Texas Tech survives Houston 28-26 in Friday night football matchup

Summary

Texas Tech, ranked No. 13, edged No. 22 Houston 28-26 on Friday night at Galaxy Stadium. Quarterback Will Hammond thanked the crowd after securing the win, highlighting the historic first Friday home game since 1941. After trailing 10-0 early, Hammond rebounded, completing 17 of 27 passes for 257 yards and a touchdown. The ground game spurred a second-half turnaround, with J’Koby Williams scoring a pivotal touchdown. Houston nearly tied the game late, but failed on a two-point conversion attempt. Texas Tech improves to 3-0 and will face their next opponent on Saturday at 11 a.m.

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•Texas Tech beats Houston 28-26 in a close game.
•Will Hammond thanks the crowd after the victory.
•The game marked Texas Tech's first Friday home game since 1941.
•Hammond finished with 257 passing yards and one touchdown.
•Texas Tech moves to 3-0 and will play next Saturday.

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7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech football news: Will Hammond sends special message to Red Raider Nation after huge home win

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Will Hammond grabbed a microphone on the field at Galaxy Stadium and made sure Texas Tech’s crowd heard him. Minutes after the No. 13 Red Raiders survived No. 22 Houston 28-26 on Friday night , the quarterback thanked a stadium that had just given him something he had never experienced. “Red Raider Nation, thanks for coming out. Got the win, all […] The post Texas Tech football news: Will Hammond sends special message to Red Raider Nation after huge home win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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