5 projected starters listed on Texas Tech injury report for Houston game - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Four of those players carry a questionable tag, split evenly between offense and defense. Safety Brenden Jordan lands on the list as he returns from a two-game suspension tied to a violation of team rules, while tight end Terrance Carter Jr. Is trying to work back after sitting out the Oregon State game.

Outside linebacker Trey White has yet to play a snap this season and remains questionable. Receiver Kenny Johnson also shows up on the report, days after speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Cornerback depth is also a question mark, with Amier Boy among the names on Tech's radar.

For a Red Raiders team trying to build momentum, losing even one or two of these starters changes how the coaching staff has to game plan against Houston. A banged up secondary or a thin group at receiver puts more pressure on whoever steps in, and fans watching from Jones AT&T Stadium or from home will be scanning pregame warmups for answers.

Tech has until Friday to sort out who actually suits up, and the gap between "questionable" and "available" could decide how competitive this one is early.