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Houston Cougars Win Over Oklahoma State
Houston Cougars beat Oklahoma State to boost College Football Playoff hopes.
In brief
Houston Cougars beat Oklahoma State to boost College Football Playoff hopes. Houston Cougars' strong win over Oklahoma State raises expectations for CFP contention in 2026. Originally reported by Houston Cougars On SI.
Houston Cougars Show Capability
The No. 14 Cougars showed the college football world what they're capable of in Week 8.
Cougars' Offensive Dominance
Quarterback Conner Weigman went 24/33 for 343 passing yards, five touchdowns, and one interception.
Amare Thomas Breakout Game
Thomas caught seven passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns in his breakout performance.
Trent Walker's Improvement
Walker showed his ceiling with seven receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown.
Houston's Critical Win
Houston won a critical game without the score feeling in doubt.
Next Game Against Utah
Houston visits No. 10 Utah Utes in a College GameDay matchup.
CFP Contention Path
Houston could win the rest of its schedule after beating Utah.
Big 12 Conference Race
Houston aims to compete for Big 12 championship with elite teams.
CFP Expectations
Houston's talent and ability should raise expectations to at least CFP contention.
2026 Season Outlook
Houston has talent to compete for multiple championships in 2026.
Here's the gist
Houston Cougars' strong win over Oklahoma State raises expectations for CFP contention in 2026.
