No. 13 Texas Tech beat No. 22 Houston 28-26 in Lubbock on Friday night, and the game ended with Houston inches short of a tying two-point conversion. Houston quarterback Conner Weigman came up just short on the try, after the Cougars had scored a late touchdown to get within two points. Click2Houston
Final Score and Game Details
- Final score: Texas Tech 28, Houston 26
- Competition: Big 12 Conference (opener for both teams)
- Date: Friday, 18 September 2026
- Venue: Galaxy Stadium, Lubbock, Texas
- Records: Texas Tech moved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while Houston fell to 2-1 and 0-1 Yahoo SportsESPN
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 10 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 26 |
| Texas Tech | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
First Half: Houston Fast Out of the Blocks
Houston started sharply. Texas Tech trailed 10-0 in the first quarter, with the Cougars using their running game to take control. Houston kicked a field goal and scored a touchdown on a Weigman pass. Texas Tech recovered before the break with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Will Hammond to Kenny Johnson and a short Thomas Castellanos touchdown run. Weigman then found Koby Young from 46 yards out late in the second quarter, so Houston led 17-14 at half-time. Underdog Dynasty
Second Half: Ground Game Turns It Around
Texas Tech's running backs took over after the break. J'Koby Williams and Cameron Dickey ran for second-half touchdowns, Williams from 29 yards in the third quarter and Dickey from a yard out to make it 28-20 in the fourth. Houston added a field goal in between, but the Cougars struggled to keep the ball moving on some key late drives. Click2Houston
The Final Minute
Houston refused to go away. Weigman's third touchdown pass, a 10-yarder to Patrick Overmyer with 49 seconds left, cut the deficit to two. On the two-point try, Weigman took off to the left and lunged forward, but his knee came down before the ball broke the plane. The Big 12 replay officials reviewed the play and upheld the call
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Stats: Houston Won the Box Score, Texas Tech Won the Game
The numbers were close, and Houston in fact led on several. The Cougars finished with 458 total yards, 27 first downs and more than 33 minutes of possession, against 425 yards for Texas Tech, who also had two turnovers. Texas Tech made up for that with big plays and a defence that sacked Weigman three times. Yahoo Sports
Key performers:
- Conner Weigman (Houston): 27 of 38 passes for 282 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions
- Will Hammond (Texas Tech): 17 of 27 for 257 yards and a touchdown
- Kenny Johnson (Texas Tech): four catches for 113 yards and a touchdown
- Cameron Dickey and J'Koby Williams (Texas Tech): a rushing touchdown each, Dickey on 16 carries and Williams on just seven
What This Means
Texas Tech, the defending Big 12 champions, extended their home winning streak to 10 games, their longest since 12 in a row from 2007-09. They have also now beaten Houston eight times in a row. Houston, meanwhile, arrived with the longest active road winning streak in FBS, and the loss ends it. The Cougars will feel this was a big opportunity missed, and their coach Willie Fritz said there are no moral victories. Click2Houston
What's Next
Both teams finish their non-conference schedules on 26 September: Houston take on Georgia Southern and Texas Tech host Sam Houston. Houston then open the run of Big 12 games against UCF on 3 October.
FAQ: Houston vs Texas Tech
What was the score in Houston vs Texas Tech?
Texas Tech won 28-26.
How did the game end?
Houston scored a touchdown with 49 seconds left but failed on the two-point conversion that would have tied it.
Who scored for Texas Tech?
Kenny Johnson (passing touchdown), Thomas Castellanos, J'Koby Williams and Cameron Dickey scored the touchdowns.
What are the teams' records?
Texas Tech are 3-0 (1-0 Big 12) and Houston are 2-1 (0-1).
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