Texas Tech’s Houston and TCU Games Get Evening TV Slots
The May announcements set Houston–Texas Tech for FOX and TCU–Texas Tech for ESPN, both at 7 p.m. Central in Lubbock.
Texas Tech's May television announcements set two home Big 12 games for 7 p.m. Central kickoffs at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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| Matchup | Date | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Houston at Texas Tech | Friday, September 18, 2026 | FOX |
| TCU at Texas Tech | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | ESPN |
Houston: the conference opener
The Big 12 selected the Friday date in April. Houston and Texas Tech announced the kickoff time and FOX coverage on May 8. The game followed Texas Tech's September 12 trip to Oregon State, leaving six days between games.
The September 18 game has since been played. Read the September results roundup for the result and leading performances.
TCU: Thanksgiving in Lubbock
TCU and Texas Tech announced the ESPN slot on May 12. The Thanksgiving game is scheduled to close Texas Tech's regular season.
All times above are Central. Consult the schedule and the schools' game-week listings for current details.
Sources
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- Houston Athletics: https://uhcougars.com/news/2026/5/8/football-houston-texas-tech-kick-time-network-announced
- Texas Tech Athletics: https://texastech.com/news/2026/5/8/football-tech-houston-to-kick-off-big-12-play-in-prime-time-on-fox
- TCU Athletics: https://gofrogs.com/news/2026/5/12/football-kick-times-set-for-ireland-opener-thanksgiving-showdown-at-tech
- Texas Tech Athletics: https://texastech.com/news/2026/5/12/football-texas-tech-tcu-set-for-thanksgiving-night-on-espn
- Big 12 Conference: https://big12sports.com/news/2026/4/10/big-12-announces-weekday-game-selections-for-2026-football-season.aspx
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