Texas Tech Red Raiders to Face Houston Cougars at NRG Stadium in Football Matchup
As the Texas Tech Red Raiders prepare to face the Houston Cougars at NRG Stadium, fans are bracing for an electrifying college football encounter. The Red Raiders, coming off a narrow victory against the Kansas Jayhawks on December 5, 2020, with a score of 16-13, have shown resilience in tight games. Their defense was particularly impressive with four sacks and a forced fumble.
The rushing game was the highlight for Texas Tech during their last outing against Kansas. They amassed an impressive 293 yards on the ground and scored one touchdown from a spectacular 70-yard run. This dominant performance on the ground contributed significantly to their total of 398 offensive yards. The team's ability to control possession time—25 minutes and 37 seconds—is something they will look to replicate against Houston.
However, ball security has been an issue for Texas Tech as evidenced by their three lost fumbles in that game. This is an area they must tighten up if they hope to come out on top against a formidable Houston side.
Looking back further into their season reveals more about Texas Tech's capabilities. In a high-scoring affair against Oklahoma State Cowboys on November 28, 2020, TT displayed explosive offensive potential despite falling short by six points in a nail-biting finish of 50-44. They racked up an astonishing total of six touchdowns—three passing and three rushing—with quarterback play yielding an impressive rating of over 154 and completing nearly two-thirds of pass attempts for over eight yards per attempt average.
The defense managed three forced fumbles that day but also gave up significant yardage through penalties—a concern that needs addressing before facing Houston's offense.
In another close contest versus Baylor Bears on November 14, TT eked out a win by one point with efficient red zone execution being key—they converted all five red zone opportunities into scores including two rushing touchdowns.
TT's field goal unit showed reliability too; kicking was perfect across various distances including two from beyond forty yards which could be crucial in what may shape up as another tight game versus Houston Cougars.
Given these performances and considering both teams' strengths and weaknesses, it seems likely that TT will rely heavily once again on their running attack while aiming for better ball security and discipline regarding penalties. If they can maintain stout defensive play as seen against Kansas Jayhawks coupled with efficiency within scoring range demonstrated versus Baylor Bears then TT might just have enough firepower to overcome the challenge posed by HOU at NRG Stadium.
Fans eager to support or witness this anticipated matchup can tune into ESPN or head directly to NRG Stadium in Houston where kickoff is scheduled for September 4th at around six o'clock PM local time (CDT).