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Final September 18, 2026 β€’ Galaxy Stadium, Lubbock

Houston Cougars

2-1
26
VS
28

πŸ‘‘ Texas Tech Red Raiders

3-0
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ September 18, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Houston Cougars (2-1) takes on Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-0) at Galaxy Stadium, Lubbock.

Houston Cougars
Visiting Side
Record 2-1
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Home Side
Record 3-0

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
HOU 10 7 3 6 26
TEX 0 14 7 7 28

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 9:27
Jonathan Dimas 31 Yd Field Goal
Score 3:32
Amare Thomas 11 Yd pass from Conner Weigman (Jonathan Dimas Kick)
Score 14:08
Kenny Johnson 35 Yd pass from Will Hammond (Stone Harrington Kick)
Score 3:39
Thomas Castellanos 3 Yd Run (Stone Harrington Kick)
Score 1:11
Koby Young 46 Yd pass from Conner Weigman (Jonathan Dimas Kick)
Score 12:41
J'Koby Williams 29 Yd Run (Stone Harrington Kick)
Score 5:31
Jonathan Dimas 28 Yd Field Goal
Score 7:36
Cameron Dickey 1 Yd Run (Stone Harrington Kick)
Score 0:49
Patrick Overmyer 10 Yd pass from Conner Weigman (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
74%
Houston Cougars
VS
26%
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Projected Score HOU 45 - TEX 38
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • Houston Cougars scoring offense has an edge over Texas Tech Red Raiders defense.
  • Houston Cougars generates significantly more total yardage.
  • Houston Cougars aerial attack exposes Texas Tech Red Raiders secondary.
  • Houston Cougars controls the trenches in the run game.
Houston Cougars
STAT
Texas Tech Red Raiders

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Texas Tech Red Raiders plays on familiar turf at Galaxy Stadium, Lubbock.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Houston Cougars Could Win

Houston Cougars scoring offense has an edge over Texas Tech Red Raiders defense.

Why Texas Tech Red Raiders Could Win

Texas Tech Red Raiders will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.

Deciding Factor

Houston Cougars generates significantly more total yardage.

Game Details

Galaxy Stadium, Lubbock
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
60,229
Closing Odds
Line: TTU -7.5 | O/U: 52.5

Team Leaders

Texas Tech Red Raiders Leaders
Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
Houston Cougars (50.5%) Texas Tech Red Raiders (49.5%)
Total Submissions: 58 circles

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