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By Field Level Media Sep 19 (Field Level Media) - Will Hammond passed for 257 yards and one touchdown and No. 13 Texas Tech stymied a last-minute two-point conversion to notch a 28-26 victory over No.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders' defense stopped Conner Weigman's 2-point conversion attempt, sealing the win over the Houston Cougars.
J’Koby Williams and Cameron Dickey ran for second-half touchdowns and defending Big 12 champion No. 13 Texas Tech held on for a 28-26 win when Houston quarterback Conner Weigman came up just short of a 2-point conversion in the final minute.
Texas Tech turned to Will Hammond for good after a disastrous first offensive play and he led the Red Raiders to a dramatic victory over Houston.
The Red Raiders and Cougars went toe-to-toe as ranked opponents for the first time since 1989, and they could meet again later this season.
Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos joined the Red Raiders late in preseason after spending last season at Florida State, giving head coach Joey McGuire an experienced backup behind starter Will Hammond.