Where to watch Houston vs. Texas Tech college football for free today

The No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders host the No. 22 Houston Cougars Friday at 8 p.m. ET. The game will air on FOX, which you can stream free on DIRECTV.

Tonight’s matchup: No. 22 Houston Cougars vs. No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders

When: Friday, Sep. 18, 8 p.m. ET

Stream: DIRECTV (free trial), FuboTV (free trial)

DIRECTV (free trial) and FuboTV (free trial) both offer FOX for virtually the same price. Fubo’s “Pro” package costs $88.99, while DIRECTV’s “Entertainment” package is $89.99. Both options offer a free trial and money off the first month of subscription. Your free trial will start once you create an account.

Both teams enter the matchup unbeaten at 2-0, creating one of the most intriguing conference games of Week 3.

Houston has been one of the nation’s most explosive teams through the first two weeks. The Cougars rank among the FBS leaders in total offense and scoring, averaging 562 yards and 55 points per game. Quarterback Conner Weigman has thrown for 425 yards and four touchdowns, while Houston’s rushing attack has averaged more than 300 yards per contest.

Texas Tech comes in with momentum of its own after victories over Abilene Christian and Oregon State. Quarterback Will Hammond has completed 76.7% of his passes for 487 yards, while running back J’Koby Williams has emerged as one of the conference’s top early-season rushers with 187 yards and two touchdowns.

The matchup features contrasting strengths. Houston has dominated on the ground and ranks among the nation’s best on third down, while Texas Tech has excelled in the red zone and enters as the favorite at home. The Red Raiders have also won each of the last four meetings between the programs.

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