Texas Tech Secures Big 12 Opener Over Houston After Late Defensive Stand
No. 13 Texas Tech defeated No. 22 Houston 28-26 in their Big 12 opener on Friday night, securing the win after stopping a late two-point conversion attempt.
Fresno Visalia, CA, September 18, 2026 —
Texas Tech has opened its Big 12 conference schedule with a victory, defeating the Houston Cougars 28-26 on Friday night. The matchup marked the conference opener for both teams.
The Red Raiders secured their win in the closing moments of the game. The decisive play came as Texas Tech successfully stopped a two-point conversion attempt by Houston. This defensive stand proved critical in clinching the narrow two-point margin of victory.
The final score was 28-26 in favor of Texas Tech. The game was played on Friday night. The specific venue for the game was not provided in the available information.
Details regarding the overall game flow, key offensive or defensive plays beyond the final two-point conversion attempt, or standout player performances were not detailed in the summary. The specific date of the Friday night game was also not provided.
The summary indicated that Texas Tech entered the game ranked No. 13, while Houston was ranked No. 22. The win places Texas Tech at an advantageous position as they begin their conference play. Information regarding Houston’s record or subsequent games was not available.
The outcome of this Big 12 opener suggests a competitive season ahead for both programs. Further details on the teams’ performance, statistics, and upcoming schedules are anticipated.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.yourcentralvalley.com, see more information here.
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