Listen Live: Houston Cougars vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders College Football Game

Listen live on SiriusXM to the No. 22 Houston Cougars vs. No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders matchup during the 2026 College Football season.

Both teams enter the Friday-night Big 12 matchup undefeated at 2-0. It is the first meeting between Houston and Texas Tech in which both teams are ranked since 1989.

Houston vs. Texas Tech College Football Game

How to Listen to the Live Radio Broadcast

Listen to Houston vs. Texas Tech live on SiriusXM in your car and on the SiriusXM app. Choose the Houston or Texas Tech team broadcast to follow the action live.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026, at 8pm ET
Matchup: No. 22 Houston Cougars at No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders
Houston Broadcast: ESPN Xtra (Ch. 81)
Texas Tech Broadcast: College Sports Radio (Ch. 84)

Houston and Texas Tech meet in Lubbock for their Big 12 opener. Texas Tech has won seven straight games in the series, including a 35-11 victory over Houston last season, while Houston holds an 18-17-1 advantage in the all-time series.

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