The Cougars will play the Red Raiders on Friday, September 18th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Galaxy Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 3 matchup at 8:04 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2026 college football season continues with Houston matching up against Texas Tech at Galaxy Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Houston has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2026 season so far. The 2026 conference power ranking for Texas Tech is 96.67.
- Away Houston - Houston currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Texas Tech - So far, Texas Tech has a 1-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins in 2026. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Houston ranks 1st (110) in the Big 12 Conference, with Texas Tech currently ranking 11th (68) for points scored in the 2026 Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Houston stands 6th (26) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Texas Tech sits at 4th (34) in the 2026 Big 12 Conference for points against in the 2026 season.
- Team Records - Houston has a 2-0 regular season overall record, with Texas Tech currently possessing a 2-0 regular season standing for the 2026 NCAAF season.
Best Cougars at Red Raiders Odds
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Houston at Texas Tech Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Week 3 | Houston vs Texas Tech Friday, September 18th, 2026 | TTU 28, HOU 26 Galaxy Stadium | Texas Tech by 2 |
| 2025 Week 6 | Texas Tech vs Houston Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | TTU 35, HOU 11 TDECU Stadium | Texas Tech by 24 |
| 2023 Week 5 | Houston vs Texas Tech Saturday, September 30th, 2023 | TTU 49, HOU 28 Jones AT&T Stadium | Texas Tech by 21 |
| 2022 Week 2 | Houston vs Texas Tech Saturday, September 10th, 2022 | TTU 33, HOU 30 (2OT) Jones AT&T Stadium | Texas Tech by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #12 Texas Tech | 1-0 | 1.000 | 4 | 0 | 145 | 74 | 3-0 | 1-0 | W4 |
| #20 Houston | 0-1 | 0.000 | 3 | 1 | 178 | 82 | 2-0 | 1-1 | W1 |
Houston & Texas Tech Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Houston Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Houston YR: futures available
Texas Tech Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Texas Tech YR: futures available
Houston & Texas Tech Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Oregon State vs Houston | HOU 33, ORST 20 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Southern vs Houston | HOU 77, SOU 6 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Houston vs Texas Tech | TTU 28, HOU 26 Friday, September 18th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Houston vs Georgia Southern | Saturday, September 26th, 2026 4:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | UCF vs Houston | Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Houston vs Kansas State | Saturday, October 10th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Oklahoma State vs Houston | Saturday, October 17th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Houston vs Utah | Saturday, October 24th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Cincinnati vs Houston | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 11 | Houston vs Colorado | Friday, November 13th, 2026 10:15 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Houston vs West Virginia | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Baylor vs Houston | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Abilene Christian vs Texas Tech | TTU 33, ACU 10 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Texas Tech vs Oregon State | TTU 35, ORST 24 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Houston vs Texas Tech | TTU 28, HOU 26 Friday, September 18th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Texas Tech | Saturday, September 26th, 2026 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Texas Tech vs Colorado | Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | Arizona State vs Texas Tech | Saturday, October 17th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Texas Tech vs Cincinnati | Saturday, October 24th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Arizona vs Texas Tech | Saturday, October 31st, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | West Virginia vs Texas Tech | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 11 | Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Texas Tech vs Baylor | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | TCU vs Texas Tech | Thursday, November 26th, 2026 8:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston vs Texas Tech College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, September 18th, 2026 at 8:04 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Houston vs Texas Tech Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston vs Texas Tech Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other September 18, 2026 NCAAFB Games
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