A Decisive Second Half
Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 49-14 on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock. The home team extended its winning streak to four games while the visitors fell to a 1-3 record. The game featured a dominant defensive performance from Texas Tech, which capitalized on turnovers to build a substantial lead that Sam Houston could not overcome. With an attendance of 59,704, the crowd witnessed a clear disparity in execution between the two squads.
Turnovers Drive the Score
The first quarter saw Texas Tech take a 7-0 lead on a one-yard run by Cameron Dickey, with Stone Harrington adding the extra point. The momentum shifted dramatically in the second quarter, where Austin Romaine returned two interceptions for touchdowns. The first was a 15-yard return, and the second was a 31-yard return, both followed by Harrington kicks. These plays extended the Red Raiders' lead to 21-0. Sam Houston responded with a 52-yard pass from Landyn Locke to Tim Burns Jr. and a nine-yard pass to Chris Reed, both with Sam Carpenter kicks, to close the half at 21-14.
