Texas Tech at Houston

Saturday, November 24, 1979

No. 9 Houston beat Texas Tech 14–⁠10. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Houston led the series 8–⁠4.

AwayTexas Tech3–⁠6–⁠2 in 1979
10
Home9Houston11–⁠1 in 1979
14

FinalHigh 60°F, low 45°FAttendance 25,637

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Houston 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 18–⁠18–⁠1 in 37 meetings, counting the 25 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Texas Tech 28, Houston 26
2025Texas Tech 35, Houston 11
2023Texas Tech 49, Houston 28
2022Texas Tech 33, Houston 30
2021Texas Tech 38, Houston 21
2018Texas Tech 63, Houston 49

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