No. 22 Houston and No. 13 Texas Tech meet Friday night in Lubbock for a ranked Big 12 matchup.
Game | Houston vs. Texas Tech |
Date | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
Kickoff Time | 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT |
Stadium | Gaxaly Stadium |
Location | Lubbock, Texas |
TV Channel | FOX |
Houston has opened the 2026 season with an impressive combination of offensive production and defensive play, giving them a 2-0 start. The Cougars have rushed for 616 yards and have allowed just 20 rushing yards so far this season. Quarterback Conner Weigman leads a Houston offense averaging 55.0 points and 562.0 total yards per game through the first two weeks.
Texas Tech enters the matchup undefeated, as The Red Raiders secured a 35-24 road win over Oregon State last week. Will Hammond has completed 46 of 60 passes for 487 yards, while running back J'Koby Williams leads the team with 187 rushing yards on 33 carries and two touchdowns.
The Red Raiders have controlled this series in recent years, winning seven straight meetings with Houston. Texas Tech won the most recent matchup 35-11 in 2025.
This year's matchup should present a different challenge, as both teams enter ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 1989.
Houston vs. Texas Tech: TV & Streaming Information
Viewers can watch the game between Houston and Texas Tech live on FOX and is available to be streamed on Fubo, YouTube TV, and the Fox Sports App.
Houston vs. Texas Tech Odds
Spread | Total | Money Line | |
Houston | +7.5 -110 | O 52.5 -110 | +260 |
Texas Tech | -7.5 -110 | U 52.5 -110 | -320 |
First Team to Score
Houston +120 | Texas Tech -160 |
All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
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