Sep 4, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Xavier White (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Cougars during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
It was the worst of times, it was the best of times for Texas Tech football in Houston on Saturday night. After trailing the Houston Cougars 14-0 in the first quarter and 21-7 at the intermission, the Red Raiders came alive in the second half to win the 2021 season opener 38-21.
Calling it a satisfying win would be an understatement and not just because Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen said earlier in the week that his team was going to “wreck Tech”.