It's a big year for Texas Tech coach Matt Wells as he is just 8-14 in his two seasons in Lubbock. The Red Raiders landed one of the top transfer QBs on the market this offseason in former Oregon starter Tyler Shough, a potential 2022 NFL first-round pick. Wells also upgraded at offensive coordinator by hiring Sonny Cumbie away from TCU. Cumbie is a former Texas Tech quarterback and assistant. The defense has nine starters back. Houston is a solid team, but the Red Raiders should be able to win by at least a field goal in the Texas Kickoff. The Cougars are 0-4 ATS in their past four as underdogs.