Kickoff return, blocked punt spark Texas Tech in 49-28 win over Houston
— A penalty didn't nullify a long kickoff return for Texas Tech this time — or the blocked punt that led to another touchdown.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Houston Cougars
28
Texas Tech Red Raiders
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| TTU | 14 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 49 |
Galaxy Stadium · 53,308 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/26 | @ Utah Utes | L 13-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Oklahoma State Cowboys | W 35-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Kansas State Wildcats | W 35-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UCF Knights | W 27-17 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Georgia Southern Eagles | W 42-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:47 28-49
Cam'Ron Valdez 41 Yd Run (Gino Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 9:22 28-42
Myles Price 11 Yd pass from Behren Morton (Gino Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 0:44 28-35
Tahj Brooks 1 Yd Run (Gino Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 2:16 28-28
Dalton Carnes 41 Yd pass from Donovan Smith (Jack Martin Kick)
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Touchdown 7:18 21-28
Loic Fouonji 7 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Gino Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 8:47 21-21
Loic Fouonji 25 Yd pass from Behren Morton (Gino Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 13:45 21-14
Joseph Manjack IV 49 Yd pass from Donovan Smith (Jack Martin Kick)
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Touchdown 1:25 14-14
Tahj Brooks 7 Yd Run (Gino Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 6:15 14-7
Samuel Brown 16 Yd pass from Donovan Smith (Jack Martin Kick)
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Touchdown 8:25 7-7
Drae McCray 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Gino Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 8:40 7-0
Bryan Henry 6 Yd pass from Donovan Smith (Jack Martin Kick)
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HOU
5 plays, 32 yards, 2:10 · End of Game
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TTU 2:10
6 plays, 17 yards, 4:29 · Punt
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HOU 6:39
3 plays, -9 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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TTU 8:47
5 plays, 55 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:47 28-49
Cam'Ron Valdez 41 Yd Run (Gino Garcia Kick)
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HOU 11:54
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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TTU 12:39
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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HOU 14:14
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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TTU 1:58
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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HOU 3:55
11 plays, 47 yards, 5:27 · Downs
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TTU 9:22
3 plays, 80 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:22 28-42
Myles Price 11 Yd pass from Behren Morton (Gino Garcia Kick)
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HOU 10:10
7 plays, 27 yards, 3:32 · Punt
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TTU 13:42
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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HOU
6 plays, 45 yards, 0:44 · Missed FG
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TTU 0:44
8 plays, 75 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:44 28-35
Tahj Brooks 1 Yd Run (Gino Garcia Kick)
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HOU 2:16
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:16 28-28
Dalton Carnes 41 Yd pass from Donovan Smith (Jack Martin Kick)
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HOU 7:18
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:29 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:18 21-28
Loic Fouonji 7 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Gino Garcia Kick)
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TTU 8:47
13 plays, 75 yards, 4:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:47 21-21
Loic Fouonji 25 Yd pass from Behren Morton (Gino Garcia Kick)
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HOU 13:45
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:40 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 13:45 21-14
Joseph Manjack IV 49 Yd pass from Donovan Smith (Jack Martin Kick)
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TTU 1:25
12 plays, 74 yards, 4:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:25 14-14
Tahj Brooks 7 Yd Run (Gino Garcia Kick)
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HOU 6:15
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:15 14-7
Samuel Brown 16 Yd pass from Donovan Smith (Jack Martin Kick)
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Touchdown 8:25 7-7
Drae McCray 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Gino Garcia Kick)
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HOU 8:40
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:40 7-0
Bryan Henry 6 Yd pass from Donovan Smith (Jack Martin Kick)
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
HOU
TTU
26
1st Downs
21
10-16
3rd down efficiency
6-11
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
489
Total Yards
400
336
Passing
161
30/42
Comp/Att
14/22
8.0
Yards per pass
7.3
153
Rushing
239
34
Rushing Attempts
37
4.5
Yards per rush
6.5
4-47
Penalties
1-5
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
35:11
Possession
24:49
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