Source: BroBible
Summary
Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Houston 28-26, improving to 3-0 in the 2026 season. Head coach Joey McGuire thanked analysts who predicted his team’s failure, including Josh Pate and Rick Neuheisel. A report from The Athletic noted Texas Tech spent between $38 million and $42 million on its roster in 2026, making it the highest-spending Big 12 program. Houston is among the lowest-spending Power 4 teams. McGuire’s comments about being an underdog contrast with the program’s financial strength.
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Author: Evan Null
