News Summary
The Texas Tech football team achieved an impressive 35-11 victory against the Houston Cougars, marking their fifth consecutive win of the season. Quarterback Behren Morton played a crucial role, throwing for 345 yards and a touchdown. Despite Houston’s backup quarterback Zeon Chriss-Gremillion scoring a touchdown, they struggled offensively, managing only 267 total yards. With this win, Texas Tech climbs to No. 11 in the AP Poll, signaling their strong performance in the Big 12. The match attracted a crowd of 42,806, highlighting the growing support for college football in Texas.
Houston, Texas
The Texas Tech football team secured a commanding 35-11 victory over the Houston Cougars on October 4, 2025, at TDECU Stadium, improving their season record to 5-0 in a Big 12 showdown. This win marks the first time Texas Tech has started a season with five consecutive wins since the 2013 season. The defeat drops Houston to a record of 4-1.
With this victory, Texas Tech continues to climb the ranks and is currently placed at No. 11 in the AP Poll. The Red Raiders showcased their offensive strength by scoring a total of 243 points while allowing only 56 points in their first five games of the season.
Quarterback Behren Morton led the charge for Texas Tech, throwing for 345 yards and one touchdown. Running back J’Koby Williams contributed significantly to the scoreboard with 107 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Additionally, Caleb Johnson had a standout game as a receiver, recording 114 receiving yards on seven catches.
Game Highlights
The game commenced with Texas Tech taking the lead through multiple field goals, establishing a score of 15-3 by the end of the first quarter. Morton connected with Cameron Dickey on a stunning 69-yard touchdown pass which highlighted the first quarter’s action. Houston’s quarterback Conner Weigman suffered an upper-body injury in the second quarter and could not return to the game.
Despite the setback, Houston managed to put points on the board just before halftime when backup quarterback Zeon Chriss-Gremillion threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Amare Thomas, bringing the score to 25-11 at halftime. However, it was clear that Texas Tech dominated throughout the game, maintaining their significant lead.
Second Half Performance
In the second half, Texas Tech continued to assert their dominance, while Houston struggled offensively, finishing the game with a season-low total of 267 yards. The Cougars had difficulty converting plays, managing just one successful conversion out of 12 third-down attempts. This poor performance prompted Houston coach Willie Fritz to express disappointment in the team’s preparation for the game.
Upcoming Matches
Following this game, Houston will face Oklahoma State in their next outing. Texas Tech, on the other hand, will host Kansas, with the potential for further improvement in their ranking in the upcoming AP Poll, especially as some ranked teams faced setbacks this weekend.
The game attracted a crowd of 42,806, marking it as one of the largest in the history of TDECU Stadium, showcasing the growing interest and support for college football in Texas.
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