
No. 1 Texas Tech is preparing to welcome No. 22 Houston to Lubbock for a Friday night game.
After beating Southern University 77-6, the Cougars held steady in this week’s AP poll. Texas Tech escaped a close 35-24 win over Oregon State and also didn’t move when the rankings come out Sunday.
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Now, both squads will face off in an early battle in the Big 12, which Texas Tech won last season.
Last season, Tech reached the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history but they were demolished 23-0 to Oregon in the Orange Bowl. Houston finished the year 10-3 and came out victorious in the Texas Bowl over a reeling LSU squad, 38-35.
Here is how to watch the game and the betting lines:
When is the Texas Tech vs Houston game?
What:
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Houston Cougars- Week 3 game
When:
p.m. CT Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
Where: Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock
How to watch the Texas Tech vs Houston game?
With the game on ESPN, people may need a cable package to watch the game. Other streaming options include:
Sling TV (short-term, 1-day passes starting at $4.99)
fuboTV ($63.99 for the first month, then $88.99/month with a 5-day free trial)
Hulu + Live TV ($89.99/month with a 3-day free trial; also includes Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited)
YouTube TV ($52.99/month for the first 3 months, then $82.99/month with a variable free trial)
Texas Tech vs Houston predctions
USA Today’s Sportsbook Wire: Texas Tech 28, Houston 24
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CBS Sports Network panel: All four are taking Houston
Texas Tech football betting lines vs Houston
Early-week betting lines from Draft Kings have Texas Tech favored by -7½ as of Thursday afternoon.
Moneyline:Texas Tech -325, Houston +260
Spread: Texas Tech is favored by 7½ points
Over/under: 52½
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This article originally published at How to watch Texas Tech vs Houston: Betting lines, TV info, predictions for Week 3 game.







