Week 4 Texas Tech game becomes key progress test

Sam Houston visits No. 11 Texas Tech on September 26 at 11 a.m. CT in a game scheduled for TNT/truTV. Additional previews reinforce that Texas Tech’s pressure package, home success, Trey White’s return and Jordan Church’s reported progress will test Landyn Locke, protection, coverage and turnover defense, while Sam Houston’s rushing production and third-down defense remain concerns. Terrance Carter Jr. is a game-time decision, Amier Boyd is out, Cash Cleveland has moved to left guard, and Brett Holloway holds the expanded second-team quarterback role.