Sept. 13, 2026 8:47 pm EDT Updated
Big 12 foes match up when the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders (2-0) and the No. 22 Houston Cougars (2-0) play on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Jones AT&T Stadium.
How to watch Houston Cougars vs. Texas Tech Red RaidersHouston vs. Texas Tech odds
Spread: Texas Tech -8.5 (-110), Houston +8.5 (-113)
Favorite Moneyline: Texas Tech -355
Underdog Moneyline: Houston +274
Total: 53.5
Total Over Odds: -106
Total Under Odds: -113
Stats to know
Texas Tech has put an average of 34 points per game on the board this season, 21 more than the 13 Houston has surrendered.
Texas Tech has a 150-yard advantage in average yards gained versus yards allowed compared to Houston (411.5 to 261.5).
Houston puts up 55 points per game, 38 more than Texas Tech surrenders (17).
Houston averages 562 yards per game, 229 more yards than the 333 Texas Tech gives up.
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