News Summary
The Houston Cougars are set to face the Oklahoma State Cowboys amid injury concerns and challenges on defense. Head coach Willie Fritz aims to rally his team after a tough loss to Texas Tech. With quarterback Conner Weigman trending towards recovery and a capable defense, the Cougars hope to capitalize on Oklahoma State’s struggles. This game is critical for Houston to turn their season around and demonstrate growth before their homecoming against Arizona.
Houston – The Houston Cougars are preparing for a crucial game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday morning, amidst injury concerns and defensive challenges. Head coach Willie Fritz has expressed excitement over the upcoming matchup but acknowledges the struggles his team has faced in recent weeks. The Cougars aim to silence critics and show improvement within their program.
In their last game, the Cougars faced a tough defeat against Texas Tech, where they struggled significantly at the line of scrimmage and in pass protection. As they head into the game against Oklahoma State, questions remain about whether the Cougars can turn their performance around, score the most points of the season, and bolster their defensive efforts.
Conner Weigman, the former Texas A&M quarterback, has shown marked improvement in his performance this season, boasting 910 passing yards and six touchdowns prior to suffering an injury in the game against Texas Tech. Currently, Weigman is in concussion protocol but is reportedly “trending in the right direction” to play against Oklahoma State. Originating from Cypress, Texas, he should feel an added sense of familiarity heading into this matchup.
Before his injury, Weigman delivered a standout performance, connecting with teammates Stephon Johnson and Tanner Koziol, each scoring two touchdowns during a career day. Meanwhile, running back Dean Connors has accumulated 80 carries for 355 yards, including a career-long run of 54 yards.
The Cougars’ offensive line will be facing an Oklahoma State defense that has struggled this season, having allowed 19 or more points in every game thus far. Houston’s defense has been performing well, posting five interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and 11 sacks over the past five weeks. Oklahoma State quarterback Zane Flores has thrown three interceptions this season and has also faced difficulties with pass protection.
Defensive lineman Eddie Walls III leads the Cougars with two sacks, while linebackers Brandon Mack II and Corey Platt have excelled in their respective roles. The Cougars will need to deliver a disciplined performance to take advantage of Oklahoma State’s offensive struggles, particularly considering they have scored less than 30 points in all games this season. Previous matchups for the Cowboys have resulted in underwhelming performances against teams such as Oregon, Baylor, and Tulsa, suggesting weaknesses Houston can exploit.
As they prepare for the Cowboys, Houston hopes to avoid the mental mistakes that plagued them in their last outing, where they recorded 15 missed tackles against Texas Tech. Although Weigman did not practice on Monday, he attended, indicating positive progress in his recovery.
The Cougars have scheduled a homecoming game against Arizona on October 18 at 11 a.m., which will be broadcasted on FS1. This upcoming clash against Oklahoma State is a pivotal moment for the team, as they strive to reset their season and demonstrate their growth.
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