Texas Tech Opens Big 12 Play With Narrow 28-26 Victory Over Houston
No. 13 Texas Tech defeated No. 22 Houston 28-26 in their Big 12 opener in Lubbock, Texas, securing the win when Houston failed on a late 2-point conversion attempt.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 19, 2026 —
In their opening contest of Big 12 conference play, the No. 13 ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders secured a close victory against the No. 22 ranked Houston Cougars. The game, held in Lubbock, Texas, concluded with a final score of 28-26 in favor of Texas Tech.
The decisive moment of the conference opener came late in the fourth quarter. Houston attempted a 2-point conversion, which ultimately failed, sealing the win for the home team. The exact time of the failed conversion attempt and further details of the game’s final plays were not provided in the summary.
Both teams entered the matchup as ranked opponents within the Big 12 conference. Texas Tech, holding the No. 13 spot, faced Houston, ranked No. 22. The outcome of this initial conference game establishes an early standing for both programs in the Big 12 standings. Specific statistics for individual players, coaches’ comments, or the sequence of scoring throughout the game were not detailed in the provided summary.
The win marks Texas Tech’s first victory in Big 12 play for the current season, while Houston begins its conference schedule with a loss. The exact margin of victory, two points, underscores the competitive nature of the matchup. No additional information regarding future games, player injuries, or specific game strategies was available.
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