Texas Tech took to the road for the first time in 2017 when it headed to Houston for a showdown with the University of Houston Cougars. Just a month after Hurricane Harvey decimated the Houston area with record rainfall, the game was played in muggy conditions that saw the heat index climb into the mid-nineties with humidity over 85%.
This game was far from the offensive shootout that many expected with both defenses enforcing their will. Eventually the Red Raider defense shined brightest as the Red Raiders ended two impressive streaks. The Cougars entered the game having won 16-in-a-row at home and seven-consecutive games against Power 5 teams and snapping those streaks was certainly satisfying for Texas Tech.