No. 13 Texas Tech Edges No. 22 Houston in Tight Big 12 Opener
No. 13 Texas Tech narrowly defeated No. 22 Houston 28-26 in their Big 12 opener. The game concluded in the final minute when Houston's potential game-tying two-point conversion attempt fell short.
Raleigh Durham, NC, September 18, 2026 — No. 13 Texas Tech secured a narrow victory over No. 22 Houston, winning their Big 12 conference opener with a final score of 28-26. The critical conference matchup concluded with high drama in the final minute of play.
The game’s decisive moment came as Houston attempted a two-point conversion that could have tied the score. This attempt ultimately fell short, sealing the win for the Red Raiders.
The victory marks an important start to the Big 12 season for Texas Tech, while Houston faced a challenging conference debut. The final score reflects a closely contested game throughout its duration.
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