Texas Tech football handles Houston's challenge in dramatic fashion | Giese
The first Big 12 game of the season showed it's not going to be so easy for Texas Tech football this season, and maybe that's a good thing.
It's easy to assume this Texas Tech football team would face an entirely different outcome against Houston in their Big 12 Conference opener. The Cougars' first quarter onslaught, characterized by back-to-back drives and a Thomas Castellanos interception, had fans nervous and frustrated. However, the Red Raiders' performance wavered, with the defense struggling to stop the offense.
The Red Raiders couldn't prevent negative yardage on two possessions. Amid these challenges, Texas Tech persevered with Will Hammond setting up big plays for Kenny Johnson. The defense, though exposed, managed a game-winning stop on Conner Weigman's two-point attempt late in the fourth quarter. While it's unlikely fans will be overly enthusiastic about Texas Tech's 28-26 victory, the team's resilience is appreciated.
The 2026 version of the Red Raiders may not dominate as they did last year, but this drama-packed season could be exactly what Texas Tech needs.
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