LUBBOCK, Texas (Interstat) — Texas Tech defeated Houston 28-26 on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium before an announced attendance of 60,229. Houston moved to 2-1, while Texas Tech improved to 3-0. Conner Weigman guided Houston by completing 27 of 38 passes for 282 yards and three touchdowns, adding 56 rushing yards. Will Hammond led Texas Tech, going 17 of 27 for 257 yards and one touchdown while rushing for 30 yards. Kenny Johnson caught four passes for 113 yards and a score, and J’Koby Williams rushed seven times for 62 yards and a touchdown. Amare Thomas had seven receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown, while Patrick Overmyer recorded eight catches for 72 yards and a score. Jaden Yates totaled 11 tackles for Houston. Ben Roberts and Brenden Jordan each made 10 tackles for Texas Tech, which secured the victory.