Houston comes up inches short against Texas Tech but sends a message in loss. Cougars are contenders
Conner Weigman's stretch for a two-point conversion came up inches short in a 28-26 loss to Tech but Cougars showed they are Big 12 contenders.
Houston narrowly fell to Texas Tech in the Big 12 opener, falling short by just a few inches in a thrilling contest. Conner Weigman's desperation run on a two-point conversion attempt fell short, leaving the Cougars trailing 28-26. Despite a strong start, Houston failed to convert crucial opportunities in the red zone and was outlasted by the defending champions.
Head coach Willie Fritz acknowledged the loss, stating "we didn't win" but emphasized that the Cougars gave Texas Tech a tough fight. Texas Tech's defense, led by six NFL draft picks, proved formidable, allowing field goals but stopping Houston's attempts to score touchdowns. Both teams struggled at times, but Texas Tech's second half run, highlighted by a 29-yard touchdown run, sealed the victory.
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