Houston and Texas Tech meet Friday night at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, Texas in one of the weekend's marquee college football matchups. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
Both teams enter play undefeated through two weeks, and Friday's winner will vault into the playoff picture, with both teams facing few formidable opponents on their remaining 2026 schedule.
Our Houston vs. Texas Tech touchdown picks and college football picks take a look at a few players who have a chance to find the end zone on Friday, Sept. 18, including a long-shot tight end who is an under-the-radar option to make a big impact for Houston. Our Rob Paul breaks down the game lines with his Houston vs. Texas Tech prediction.
Best Houston vs Texas Tech anytime touchdown picks
| Pick |  Odds |
|---|---|
| Conner Weigman | +130 |
| J'Koby Williams | -130 |
| Patrick Overmyer | +260 |
| Conner Weigman + J'Koby Williams | +307 |
Houston touchdown pick: Conner Weigman +130
Conner Weigman is a true dual-threat quarterback. He had 11 rushing touchdowns last year, scoring in 8 of 13 games. He didn't run much in a blowout win over Southern in Week 2, but ran for a score in Houston's season opener against Oregon State.
Weigman has scored a rushing touchdown in 8 of his last 12 games when the margin of victory is fewer than 30 points. Friday's game against Texas Tech should require Weigman to be active as both a passer and a rusher.
Texas Tech touchdown pick: J'Koby Williams -130
J'Koby Williams has scored in each of his first two games to begin 2026 after scoring 8 touchdowns last fall. He's been the most productive rusher for Texas Tech early this season, averaging 5.7 yards per carry.
His main competition for touches, Cameron Dickey, is averaging only 2.8 yards per carry through two games. Expect Williams to get an opportunity to score when the Red Raiders find themselves near the goal line on Friday.
Houston vs Texas Tech long-shot touchdown scorer pick: Patrick Overmyer +260
Patrick Overmyer could be worthy of bettors' attention on Friday, too. He had only 2 catches last week against Southern, but had 6 receptions for 84 receiving yards in Houston's Week 1 win over Oregon State. Overmyer had a productive end to the 2025 season, totaling 45+ receiving yards in five of his final six games.
He's a big body at 6-foot-5, 240 pounds, making him a great target in the red zone.
Our Geoff Clark offers more Houston vs. Texas Tech player props.
Houston vs Texas Tech touchdown combo +307
- Conner Weigman
- J'Koby Williams
Conner Weigman and J'Koby Williams are two of the most talented players who will be on the field Friday. Expect both teams to give their best players opportunities to score near the goal line on Friday, with this game having significant College Football Playoff implications.
- TD picks: 0-0, +0.00 units
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