No. 13 Texas Tech Secures Big 12 Opener Victory Over No. 22 Houston
No. 13 Texas Tech defeated No. 22 Houston 28-26 in their Big 12 opener. The game, played in Lubbock, Texas, concluded with Texas Tech holding on for the win after Houston's late 2-point conversion attempt fell short.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, September 18, 2026 — In their opening conference matchup, No. 13 Texas Tech secured a narrow 28-26 victory against No. 22 Houston. The game, which served as the Big 12 opener for both teams, took place in Lubbock, Texas.
The contest concluded with the Texas Tech Red Raiders maintaining their lead after a critical defensive stand. Houston attempted a 2-point conversion late in the game to tie the score, but the attempt was unsuccessful, allowing Texas Tech to hold on for the win.
The final score reflects a closely contested game between the two ranked Big 12 opponents. Specific details regarding scoring plays, key offensive or defensive performances, or individual player statistics were not provided in the summary. The exact date of the game was also not specified.
Texas Tech’s victory marks a positive start to their Big 12 campaign, while Houston will look to rebound in their subsequent conference schedule. The outcome in Lubbock sets an early tone for the competitive landscape of the Big 12 conference.
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