Overview
- Conner Weigman completed 24 of 33 passes for 343 yards and five touchdown passes and he added 52 rushing yards in a performance that propelled Houston to a 35-32 victory on Saturday night.
- Houston converted all three of its fourth-down tries and sustained an 85-yard drive late in the fourth quarter to run out the clock and seal the win.
- Oklahoma State produced 499 total yards and Drew Mestemaker threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns but he also had an interception and two fumbles that swung momentum to Houston.
- The Cowboys' secondary and late-down defense repeatedly failed to get stops, allowing several explosive plays including a 51-yard gain by Amare Thomas and a 48-yard touchdown to Koby Young.
- Caleb Hawkins had a breakout game with 193 yards from scrimmage for Oklahoma State, the result will likely shift AP poll positions, and Houston’s win has amplified national and NFL attention on Weigman as the Cougars prepare to play No. 11 Utah next week.