UH seeks first road win over Texas Tech in 36 years on Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The No. 22 Houston Cougars visit the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock for their Big 12 opener at 7 p.m. Friday. Houston is aiming to secure its first road victory over Texas Tech since 1990. Texas Tech holds a 19-16-1 series lead and won the last encounter 35-11 in October 2025. The Red Raiders, who opened their season 2-0, recently defeated Oregon State 35-24. Houston enters the game ranked seventh nationally in rushing, averaging 308 yards per game.
- •Game scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock.
- •Texas Tech leads the series 19-16-1 and has won seven straight meetings.
- •Houston's last win in Lubbock was in 1990 with a 51-35 score.
- •Texas Tech has won nine consecutive home games with strong defensive stats.
- •Houston has been effective in rushing, averaging 308 yards per game.
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"UH visits Lubbock in an early Big 12 showdown looking for its first road win over Texas Tech in 36 years.
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