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In a disappointing matchup, the Houston Cougars faced their first defeat of the season, losing 35-11 to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Despite a strong start, Houston’s performance declined after their quarterback, Conner Weigman, was injured. Texas Tech maintained their undefeated record, showcasing their offensive strength with 345 passing yards from Behren Morton. Following the loss, frustrations among Cougars fans escalated, resulting in an altercation. Coach Willie Fritz acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, emphasizing the need for improvement as they prepare for upcoming games.
Houston – The Houston Cougars faced their first defeat of the 2025 season in a disappointing 35-11 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Space City Financial Stadium. This loss interrupts Houston’s promising start as they headed into the game with an undefeated record, while Texas Tech maintained their own perfect status, now moving to 5-0 for their best beginning since 2013 when they started 7-0.
Throughout the game, Texas Tech showcased their offensive prowess, scoring at least 24 points in each of their first five matchups this season. The Cougars managed to compete early but faltered as the game progressed. Houston’s starting quarterback, Conner Weigman, left the field late in the second quarter due to an upper-body injury. Backup quarterback Zeon Chriss-Gremillion stepped in during the second half and managed to throw a 64-yard touchdown pass.
On the other hand, Texas Tech’s Behren Morton had an impressive game, passing for 345 yards with one touchdown. Additionally, J’Koby Williams made a significant impact with two rushing touchdowns for the Red Raiders. In contrast, Houston suffered offensively, recording a season-low of 267 total yards and converting only 1 of 12 attempts on third downs.
The atmosphere turned tense among the Cougars’ fan base as frustration grew over the team’s performance. This culminated in an altercation among fans, leading to two individuals being taken away in handcuffs, with one known to be injured during the incident.
Despite the loss, analysts suggest that Houston still has an opportunity for postseason play, with predictions of potential bowl game qualifications if they can regroup. As they look ahead, the Cougars will meet Oklahoma State, who currently holds a record of 1-4 and recently dismissed their long-term coach, Mike Gundy. Meanwhile, Texas Tech is preparing for their forthcoming game against Kansas.
In the wake of the loss, Houston’s head coach Willie Fritz acknowledged the team’s underperformance and took responsibility for not adequately preparing the players for the contest. Nevertheless, the Cougars’ defense received some praise for their early-game efforts, which kept Texas Tech from running away with the score in the early stages.
This game marks a crucial point for the Cougars as it ends their hopes for a championship title in their inaugural year within the Big 12 Conference. Moving forward, they will need to address their faults on offense and exploit future matchups to stay competitive in the conference.
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