Texas Tech Hosts Sam Houston in Early Nationally Televised Matchup
Texas Tech’s vulnerable pass defense must handle Sam Houston quarterback Landyn Locke’s prolific passing in the Red Raiders’ final nonconference tune-up before Big 12 play.
Overview
- The game kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at Galaxy Stadium and will air nationally on TNT/truTV with streaming options such as Sling and DIRECTV.
- Texas Tech enters 3-0 and ranked in the top 11 after a comeback win over Houston, and Will Hammond reclaimed the starting role last week and provided a quick offensive spark.
- Sam Houston is 1-2 but arrives off a 59-0 rout of Nicholls and relies on Landyn Locke, who has averaged roughly 320 passing yards per game and totals nine touchdowns through three starts.
- Coverage and the secondary are identified as Texas Tech’s clearest weakness after opponents passed for big numbers earlier this season, a concern heightened by the loss of much of last year’s defensive line to the NFL.
- Media previews project a lopsided Texas Tech win and frame the game as an opportunity for the Red Raiders to make a statement before conference play while giving Sam Houston national exposure for its rapid offensive improvement.