Houston at Texas Tech

Saturday, November 19, 1988

No. 17 Houston beat Texas Tech 30–⁠29. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Houston led the series 15–⁠5–⁠1.

Away17Houston9–⁠3 in 1988
30
HomeTexas Tech5–⁠6 in 1988
29

FinalHigh 45°F, low 29°F, 1.42 in. of snowAttendance 27,204

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Houston 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 18–⁠18–⁠1 in 37 meetings, counting the 16 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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