Texas Tech Holds Off Houston in Tight Big 12 Opener
No. 13 Texas Tech secured a 28-26 victory over No. 22 Houston in their Big 12 opener held in Lubbock, Texas, narrowly holding on after Houston's late two-point conversion attempt failed.
Dothan, AL, September 18, 2026 —
Lubbock, Texas – No. 13 Texas Tech clinched a hard-fought 28-26 victory against No. 22 Houston in their opening Big 12 conference game. The matchup took place in Lubbock, Texas, with the Red Raiders managing to secure the win by a narrow margin.
The decisive moments of the game came in the final minutes, as Houston attempted to close the gap. Following a late score, the Cougars went for a two-point conversion to potentially tie the game. However, the attempt was unsuccessful, allowing Texas Tech to hold on to their lead and secure the victory.
The game marked the beginning of conference play for both teams. Texas Tech, ranked 13th nationally, faced a challenging opponent in No. 22 Houston. The final score of 28-26 reflects a competitive contest that went down to the wire.
Details regarding specific scoring plays, individual player performances, or the exact timing of the late two-point conversion attempt were not provided in the summary. The outcome highlights a narrow win for the home team in a key conference opener.
The victory gives Texas Tech an early advantage in the Big 12 standings, while Houston will look to regroup in their upcoming conference schedule. The game was played in Lubbock, underscoring the home-field advantage Texas Tech sought to leverage in this significant conference showdown.
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