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The Texas Tech Red Raiders achieved a convincing 35-11 victory over the Houston Cougars, advancing their record to 5-0 in the college football season. The Red Raiders showed strong defense, limiting Houston to 267 total yards and forcing three turnovers. Quarterback Behren Morton and running back J’Koby Williams led the offensive effort, with Williams scoring two touchdowns. This win marks Texas Tech’s second-straight road victory against an unbeaten opponent. Looking ahead, Texas Tech will next host the Kansas Jayhawks, while Houston faces Oklahoma State amid injury concerns for their quarterback.
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The No. 11 Texas Tech Red Raiders triumphed over the Houston Cougars with a decisive score of 35-11, maintaining their undefeated status in the 2025 college football season. With this victory, the Red Raiders improved their overall record to 5-0 and their Big 12 Conference record to 2-0.
This win marks Texas Tech’s second consecutive road victory against an unbeaten opponent. The Red Raiders faced the Cougars at TDECU Stadium, which seemed almost neutral due to the significant presence of Texas Tech fans. Head Coach Joey McGuire acknowledged the incredible atmosphere created by the supporters during the game.
The Texas Tech defense played a crucial role in the victory, limiting Houston’s total offensive production to just 267 yards. The Cougars managed only 103 rushing yards and 164 passing yards, finding it difficult to convert plays throughout the game. The Red Raiders recorded two sacks and forced three turnovers, including a fumble on Houston’s first play from scrimmage.
On the offensive side, Texas Tech took an early lead with a field goal from Upton Bellenfant. Quarterback Behren Morton, who completed 28 of 40 passes for 345 yards and one touchdown, connected with wide receiver Cameron Dickey on a stunning 69-yard pass for the Red Raiders’ first touchdown. Running back J’Koby Williams was instrumental in the offensive effort, scoring two touchdowns and accumulating 107 rushing yards on 19 carries. Williams’ second touchdown in the fourth quarter effectively sealed the game for Texas Tech.
Wide receiver Coy Eakin was a standout performer, recording ten receptions, while fellow receiver Caleb Douglas contributed significantly with seven catches for 117 yards. Despite the offensive success, Texas Tech had difficulties with red zone efficiency, converting only two of seven attempts into touchdowns. The Red Raiders’ kickers, Upton Bellenfant and Stone Harrington, combined for seven field goal attempts, successfully making five.
Looking ahead, Texas Tech’s victory over Houston, coupled with losses from other ranked teams such as Penn State and Texas, is expected to boost their position in the college football polls. Houston, now at 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the Big 12, suffered its first loss of the season. The Cougars’ starting quarterback, Conner Weigman, left the game with an upper-body injury in the first quarter and was replaced by backup Zeon Chriss-Gremillion. Chriss-Gremillion managed to throw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Amare Thomas before halftime, which accounted for Houston’s only touchdown in the game.
Houston struggled offensively, completing only one out of twelve third-down attempts, raising concerns about their performance moving forward. In their next matchup, the Cougars will face Oklahoma State, with uncertainty surrounding Weigman’s injury status.
Meanwhile, Texas Tech will return to Lubbock for a highly anticipated homecoming game against the Kansas Jayhawks. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on FOX34.
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