Sep 4, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Eric Monroe (11) celebrates with linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle (2) after making an interception against the Houston Cougars during the third quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
To say that the Texas Tech football team’s 38-21 win over Houston on Saturday night was important would be an understatement. It was as massive of a week-one win as this program has had in the “Air Raid” era.
Typically, Tech has opened the season with games over programs that have little shot at threatening an upset.