No. 13 Texas Tech opened Big 12 play with a 28-26 win over No. 22 Houston on Friday night at Galaxy Stadium , and the defending conference champions needed every bit of the final minutes to hold it. The Red Raiders stopped a late two-point conversion attempt to preserve the margin and improved to 3-0,

Texas Tech's actions make a lot more sense now.

No. 13 Texas Tech survived a late upset bid from Oregon State to escape Corvallis with a 35-24 victory. The Red Raiders needed a go-ahead touchdown pass from Will Hammond to Coy Eakin in the fourth quarter to finally create breathing room.

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire says UH was one of toughest teams Red Raiders faced last season. They meet on Friday in Lubbock.

Today marks the first day of the NCAA Division I college football early signing period which runs through Friday. Texas Tech is expected to sign several recruits throughout the day, beginning around 7 a.m. (CT), which you can preview HERE.

Red Raiders coach Joey McGuire lauds Cash Cleveland's calming influence in Texas Tech's thriller.

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.