News Summary
The Houston Cougars faced their first defeat of the season, losing 35-11 to Texas Tech. The loss ended a four-game winning streak and showcased Houston’s struggle after star quarterback Conner Weigman was injured. Texas Tech’s rushing game dominated, while Houston’s offense faltered post-Weigman’s exit. Junior Zion Chriss attempted to rally the Cougars but ultimately they couldn’t regain control. Looking ahead, the Cougars aim to regroup before their next matchup against Oklahoma State.
Houston
The Houston Cougars faced their first defeat of the season, suffering a 35-11 loss to Texas Tech. This defeat ended Houston’s four-game winning streak and leaves their overall record at 4-1 and 1-1 in conference play.
The game took a significant turn when Conner Weigman, Houston’s star quarterback, sustained an upper-body injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the match. Prior to this, Houston was competitive throughout the first half, responding to three consecutive Texas Tech field goals with a touchdown from Weigman to freshman wide receiver Koby Young on a notable 43-yard pass. Senior kicker Ethan Sanchez later added a 24-yard field goal, narrowing the score to a one-possession game.
Key Performers for Texas Tech
Texas Tech’s offense was particularly dominant, highlighted by their exceptional rushing game, which amassed 207 total rushing yards along with two rushing touchdowns. Sophomore running back J’Koby Williams stood out by rushing for 107 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Additionally, junior Cameron Dickey contributed with 67 rushing yards and a significant 67-yard touchdown reception.
Quarterback Behren Morton also made a substantial impact, throwing for 345 passing yards and completing one touchdown pass. The score became more lopsided as Texas Tech continued to dominate, with Williams scoring another touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 1-yard run.
Houston Struggles After Weigman’s Exit
Following Weigman’s injury, junior quarterback Zion Chriss stepped in for his first appearance, showing promise by throwing a 64-yard touchdown pass to Amare Thomas and completing a 2-point conversion. Despite this effort, the Cougars were unable to regain control of the game, with their rushing attack significantly underperforming, managing only 37 yards on 15 attempts against Texas Tech’s defensive unit.
Looking Ahead
With the loss marking a significant setback, the Cougars will look to regroup as they prepare for their next matchup against Oklahoma State on October 11 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The coaching staff and players will be focused on overcoming this defeat and improving their performance in upcoming games as they continue their campaign through the season.
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Additional Resources
- UH Cougars Official Site
- Wikipedia: Houston Cougars Football
- Houston Chronicle
- Google Search: Houston Cougars Football
- Texas Tech Official Site
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas Tech Athletics
- Sports Illustrated
- Google News: Texas Tech vs Houston
- Lubbock Online
- Google Scholar: Houston Football 2025
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