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Texas Tech Defeats Houston 49-28 - Recap
Houston was unable to contain Tahj Brooks on Saturday and the result was a 49-28 Week 5 loss against the Red Raiders.
Bettors who backed the Red Raiders were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 52.0.
Tahj Brooks rushed for 106 yards, while Cam'Ron Valdez added 106 yards in the win. Myles Price and Xavier White added 63 and 53 receiving yards respectively.
Parker Jenkins rushed for 71 yards for Houston, while Donovan Smith added 59 yards. Donovan Smith threw for 335 yards for the Cougars, while receivers Samuel Brown and Joseph Manjack IV had 113 and 81 yards respectively.
Houston outgained Texas Tech 489-400 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 26-21 by the Cougars.
Houston led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 35:11-24:49 split in that important category.
Texas Tech heads into a Week 6 battle against Baylor. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against West Virginia.