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Sep 26, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) celebrates a catch and first down during the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Houston Has Texas Tech on Upset Alert

Jon Alfano

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Oct 3, 2025

Staff Predictions: Texas Tech Football vs. Houston

Jordan Epp

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Oct 3, 2025

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire looks on during a non-conference football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

How to watch No. 11 Texas Tech Football vs. Houston: Breakdown, Preview, TV Channel

Geoff Exstrom

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Oct 3, 2025

Behren Morton and Texas Tech are favored against Utah on Saturday.

Texas Tech vs. Houston Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 6

Ameer Tyree

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Oct 3, 2025

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Houston Cougars defensive back Will James (15) celebrates after a play during the first quarter against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at TDECU Stadium.

Strength on Strength: Breaking Down Houston's Pass Defense vs. Texas Tech's Offense

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Oct 3, 2025

Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Brenden Jordan Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Where Texas Tech is Ranked Nationally Heading into Their Game Against Houston

Ryan Kay

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Oct 3, 2025

To this point, Texas Tech has faced little resistance from their actual opponents on the field, but they've still been slowed by unnecessary penalties.

Red Raiders Battling Discipline as Much as Opponents

Spencer Schubert

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Oct 3, 2025

Rice Owls running back Quinton Jackson (10) runs with the ball as Houston Cougars linebacker Sione Fotu (12) defends during the second quarter at Rice Stadium.

3 Keys For a Houston Cougars Victory Over No. 11 Texas Tech

DJ Burton

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Oct 3, 2025

Purdue Boilermakers offensive lineman Mahamane Moussa holds the Purdue Cannon after beating rival Illinois in 2023.

Previewing the rivalry games in College Football this weekend

Josh Helmholdt

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Oct 3, 2025

Sep 2, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks on the field before the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Upset Alert Looms As Deion Sanders Prepares Colorado For TCU Battle

Ben Armendariz

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Oct 2, 2025

Sep 30, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars punt returner Malik Fleming (15) brings the ball back against Texas Tech Red Raiders special teams player Nehemiah Martinez I (20) in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

What Happened Last Time Between Houston and Texas Tech?

Jon Alfano

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Oct 2, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

2027 Texas Tech Target Set To Announce Commitment on December 8

Michael Cavallo

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Oct 2, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Texas Tech Red Raiders defense stops Utah Utes tight end JJ Buchanan (81) from getting a first down during the third quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Why the Texas Tech Defense Could be Trouble for the Houston Cougars

Carson Wersal

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Oct 2, 2025

Shiel Wood Making Return to Houston in Week 6

Jordan Epp

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Oct 2, 2025

Sep 26, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Houston Cougars place kicker Ethan Sanchez (92) celebrates his winning field goal kick in overtime with quarterback Jake Sock (15) against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars Special Teams Shines at the NFL and College Level

Maanav Gupta

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Oct 2, 2025

Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia will try to lead Vanderbilt to another big win over Alabama.

Eight Best College Football Games to Watch in Week 6: Vanderbilt-Alabama Upset Alert

Zach Koons

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Oct 2, 2025

Houston Cougars wide receiver Koby Young (18) stretches out for the ball during the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium.

What the Stats Say About Houston vs No. 11 Texas Tech

DJ Burton

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Oct 2, 2025

Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Oregon State Beavers

These X Factor Players For Are Critical for Houston vs. Texas Tech

Kolton Becker

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Oct 2, 2025

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz walks on the field before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes.

High Stakes On and Off the Field as Houston Cougars Face Texas Tech Red Raiders

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Oct 2, 2025

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