Texas Tech vs Houston Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 4, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Updated 10/03/2025, 11:06 PM ET

Texas Tech vs Houston Information

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will be on the road this week for a short trip to Houston, where they will face the Houston Cougars in TDECU Stadium at 7:00 PM. Texas Tech is ranked inside the top 15 undefeated through four games played coming into this matchup after a 24-point road victory against Utah a few weeks ago. The Houston Cougars returned home this week undefeated through four games played after a narrow 3-point road victory in overtime against Oregon State. Don’t guess on Saturday—grab the smartest plays with our free college football predictions.

Texas Tech Preview

Texas Tech Red Raiders have been an offense-minded team through the first four games of the year, averaging 52 points per game overall. Defensively, the Red Raiders have been just as stout, holding opponents to 11.25 points per game through four games played. Behren Morton leads Texas Tech this season with 1065 yards and 11 scores on 69 completions. Cameron Dickey is the top ball carrier on the roster with 232 yards and six touchdowns on 50 carries. Koi Eakin leads all Texas Tech receivers with 14 catches for 260 yards and three touchdowns. Terrance Carter Jr. has come up big with 17 catches for 243 yards and four scores this year.

Houston Preview

The House of Cougars has scored the ball well this season, every 31.25 points per game overall. Defensively, Houston has been solid as well, holding opponents to an average of 13.5 points per game this season. Connor Weigman leads the Houston offense with 839 yards and six scores on 65 completions. Dean Connors leads the team with 67 carries for 324 yards and three scores. Stephon Johnson leads the team with 235 yards and two scores on only 8 grabs.

Texas Tech vs Houston Prediction

Texas Tech is the better team in this matchup and will do the work this week to get the win. Houston, however, is stout on the defensive side and will thrive in front of their home fans. Take the Cougars to do enough on both sides of the ball to keep things close enough to cover the number against a good Texas Tech team. Final Score Prediction, Texas Tech Red Raiders win, but the Houston Cougars cover 37-31.

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