Texas Tech Edges Houston 28-26 in Big 12 Opener
No. 13 Texas Tech secured a 28-26 victory over No. 22 Houston in their Big 12 opener, preventing a late two-point conversion by Houston to seal the win.
Tyler Longview, TX, September 18, 2026 —
No. 13 Texas Tech has claimed a victory in their opening Big 12 conference game, defeating No. 22 Houston with a final score of 28-26. The win was secured late in the contest when Texas Tech successfully prevented Houston from converting a crucial two-point attempt.
The game marked the Big 12 opener for both ranked teams. The Texas Tech Red Raiders, ranked 13th nationally, managed to hold off the No. 22 ranked Houston Cougars in a closely contested matchup.
The decisive moment came in the final stages of the game, with Houston attempting to close the deficit. The Cougars’ strategy to go for a two-point conversion after scoring was ultimately thwarted by Texas Tech’s defense, which prevented the conversion and sealed the 28-26 scoreline.
Further details regarding the specific plays, key performers, or game chronology were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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