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Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz watches the play during the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers

3 Things that Need to Happen for Houston Cougars to Pull Off the Upset vs. Texas Tech

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Oct 4, 2025

Mar 10, 2018; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Simpson reacts to a referees call during the second half against the Wichita State Shockers of the ACC Basketball Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson Praises Houston Fanbase Ahead of Football Game vs. Texas Tech

Aaron Raley

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Oct 3, 2025

Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium.

What the Houston On SI Staff Thinks About Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

DJ Burton

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Oct 3, 2025

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) throws a pass against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

AP top 25 poll: Week 6 college football games most likely to shake up the rankings

Ryan Young

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Oct 3, 2025

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Sep 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Behren Morton (2) passes the ball against the Utah Utes during the first quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Five College Football Games to Watch: Week Six

Matt Bagley

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Oct 3, 2025

ESPN college football personality Rece Davis picked Texas Tech to win against Houston in Week 6.

Rece Davis picks Texas Tech-Houston winner

Matt De Lima

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Oct 3, 2025

Sep 30, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars defensive end Nelson Caesar (9) pursues Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Cam Ron Valdez (0) in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech AD Makes Odd Claim Ahead of Houston Matchup

Maanav Gupta

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Oct 3, 2025

Sep 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars defensive lineman Khalil Laufau (18) tackles Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Ryan Staub (16) during the first quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

One Key Statistic Could Make all the Difference for Houston vs. Texas Tech

Carson Wersal

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Oct 3, 2025

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

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

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