Texas Tech Faces Struggling Houston After Coogs’ Offensive Woes Against Oregon State
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Texas Tech travels to Houston this week with renewed optimism following a concerning performance by the Cougars against Oregon State. HoustonS offense sputtered on the road Saturday, raising questions ahead of their matchup with the Red raiders.
The Cougars were held under 400 yards of total offense by oregon State’s defense, converting just 6 of 15 third down attempts. This offensive struggle comes at a critical juncture for Houston, as they prepare to host a Texas Tech team looking to capitalize on their opponent’s vulnerabilities.The result significantly impacts the Big 12 landscape as both teams seek conference wins.
Oregon state’s ability to score 24 points against Houston is particularly noteworthy, given their season-long offensive struggles. prior to Saturday, the Beavers had only surpassed 20 points in two games – against Fresno State (27 points) and Houston (24 points). For context, Cal limited Oregon State to 15 points, Texas Tech allowed 14, and Oregon held them to a single touchdown.
this performance underscores houston’s defensive challenges and provides Texas Tech with a potential roadmap for success. The Red Raiders will look to exploit the same weaknesses exposed by Oregon State as they head to “Space City” seeking a crucial conference victory.
