UH football aims for playoff contention with Texas Tech game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The University of Houston plays Texas Tech on Friday night in their Big 12 opener. UH, ranked No. 22, seeks its first College Football Playoff berth. A victory would enhance their standing in the Big 12 title race. In recent seasons, Texas schools have had varying degrees of success in achieving CFP spots, providing potential lessons for the Cougars.
- •UH faces No. 13 Texas Tech in their Big 12 opener
- •Victory could enhance playoff contention for the Cougars
- •Texas schools have seen recent success in CFP
- •The Cougars aim for their first College Football Playoff appearance
- •HC Connor Weigman leads the team in this significant matchup
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — UH in the College Football Playoff? What Cougars can learn from other Texas schools CFP runs
"UH can make a statement Friday night at Texas Tech in the Cougars' chase for their first College Football Playoff berth.
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