Three Up, Three Down: Red Raiders Defend the Galaxy vs. UH

The win came at home, where Tech survived an early hole before pulling ahead late against a ranked Houston squad. That kind of comeback matters in a season where Tech has leaned on grit more than polish, and it pushes the Red Raiders to 3-0 on the year.

Joey McGuire's team hasn't been dominant through three games, but wins like this one build the kind of belief that shows up beyond Jones AT&T Stadium. Top recruits are reportedly taking notice, with Tech gaining traction on a 4-star quarterback target as the program tries to turn a gritty start into a bigger story on the recruiting trail.

For fans around Lubbock, a win over a ranked opponent after trailing early is the kind of game that sticks with people through the week, whether they're talking about it at a tailgate or just checking scores on their phone. The offense didn't look smooth, and nobody's pretending otherwise. But 3-0 is 3-0, and this team's toughness might matter more than its style points right now.