Is this a budding rivalry?
Texas Tech (1-3, 0-1 Big 12) and Houston (2-2, 0-1 Big 12) met in non-conference play in 2021 and 2022, and both matchups unfolded in roller coaster fashion. In the 2021 meeting held at NRG Stadium, Houston squandered a 21-7 halftime lead thanks to a barrage of second half interceptions. The Cougars nearly exacted revenge in the 2022 return trip to Lubbock, but Texas Tech capitalized on a series of critical plays in regulation and overtime to escape in a 33-30 double overtime thriller.
Now, Texas Tech and Houston share a conference, as the Cougars rose to Big 12 status this offseason.