Through 3 Quarters
Down 14 at the end of last quarter, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have now snagged the lead. Either squad is in a position to win, but they lead against the Houston Cougars 24-21. RB Tahj Brooks has led the way so far for Texas Tech, as he has rushed for one TD and 75 yards on nine carries.
The Red Raiders' defense has been flying around the field, snatching three takeaways already. That goes a long way towards explaining why they have a good chance of pulling out a victory.
Who's Playing
Texas Tech @ Houston
Last Season Records: Houston 3-5; Texas Tech 4-6
What to Know
The Houston Cougars and the Texas Tech Red Raiders will face off at 7 p.m. ET Sept. 4 on a neutral field at NRG Stadium to kick off their 2021 seasons. Last year was nothing to brag about for Houston (3-5), so the team is looking forward to a new start. Texas Tech struggled last season, too, ending up 4-6.
The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close game. We'll see if the game is as close as the oddsmakers expect or if one of these teams has a surprise blowout in them.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: NRG Stadium -- Houston, Texas
- TV: ESPN
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Cougars are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Red Raiders, according to the latest college football odds.
The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Red Raiders as a 2.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Texas Tech have won both of the games they've played against Houston in the last seven years.
- Sep 15, 2018 - Texas Tech 63 vs. Houston 49
- Sep 23, 2017 - Texas Tech 27 vs. Houston 24
