Houston: TST Best Bets: September 18, 2026.
Houston · Texas Tech · Wake ForestFriday night’s college football slate features four undefeated teams looking to prove themselves against conference competition. With both favorites facing their toughest tests of the young season, we’re breaking down the best bet from each game.
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First Pick: Houston +7.5 over Texas Tech Rundown: Houston has dominated through two games, following a 33-20 win over Oregon State with a 77-6 blowout of Southern.
The level of competition has not been overwhelming, but the Cougars have shown plenty of balance offensively while their defense has largely controlled both matchups. Texas Tech has dominated this series in recent years and deserves to be favored at home, but more than a touchdown is too many points against this Houston team.
KEY POINTS
- No. 22 Houston travels to face No. 13 Texas Tech in a ranked Big 12 matchup, while No. 5 Miami visits Wake Forest for an ACC battle between 2-0 teams.
- Texas Tech faced that same Oregon State team last weekend and was pushed deep into the fourth quarter before securing a 35-24 victory.
- The Red Raiders allowed Braden Atkinson to throw for 413 yards, which should give Conner Weigman opportunities after he passed for 305 yards against the Beavers in Houston's season opener.
- Sep 10, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah (10) runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Hard Rock Stadium