# Houston Football Boosts Upset Odds

> Houston's injury report gives Cougars edge against Texas Tech in Friday night clash.
- Title: Houston Football Boosts Upset Odds · Houston Cougars On SI
- Summary: Houston's injury report gives Cougars edge against Texas Tech in Friday night clash. Houston's injury report creates upset potential against Texas Tech in…
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- Source: Houston Cougars On SI — https://si.com/college/houston/football/houston-football-gets-major-boost-ahead-of-friday-night-top-25-clash-vs-texas-tech
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:46:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: houston, texas tech, big 12, cougars, red raiders, friday night lights, fox, willie fritz, sports
## Houston Catching Break
Houston is catching a break ahead of the cougars clash with texas tech in lubbock this friday night.
## Amier Boyd Out
depth corner amier boyd will be absent for the contest per the injury report.
## Trey White Questionable
outside dog linebacker troy white is the most impactful player the red raiders have with a questionable designation.
## Will Hammond Targets
will hammond could be down two targets with tight end terrance carter jr and receiver kenny johnson both ruled questionable.
## Houston Momentum
houston is coming off a 77-6 win over southern and won more convincingly against its shared opponent the beavers.
## Houston Advantage
the cougars came in with more momentum than texas tech these injuries make an upset even likelier.
## UH Coach Fritz
uh coach willie fritz believes the cougars lines both need to step up their game.
## Key takeaway

Houston's injury report creates upset potential against Texas Tech in Big 12 opener.