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UH Conner Weigman Leads Cougars to Big 12 Win
Houston's Conner Weigman throws five touchdowns as Cougars edge Oklahoma State 35-32 in pivotal Big 12 game.
In brief
Houston's Conner Weigman throws five touchdowns as Cougars edge Oklahoma State 35-32 in pivotal Big 12 game. Houston's quarterback Conner Weigman leads Cougars to 35-32 victory over Oklahoma State in Big 12 game, securing bowl eligibility. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
UH Conner Weigman throws five touchdowns
UH quarterback Conner Weigman threw five touchdown passes as the Cougars beat Oklahoma State on Saturday night in a pivotal Big 12 game between top-20 teams.
Crowd celebrates with drone shows
A rare sellout crowd at TDECU Stadium on Saturday night was treated to drone shows and mariachi music, fireworks and a pregame concert.
Weigman's victory statement
The No. 20 Houston Cougars held on for a 35-32 victory over No. 18 Oklahoma State.
Weigman walks off field
Weigman walked off the field with the ball tucked under his arm, having led the Cougars to a victory in one of their most anticipated regular-season home games in more than a decade.
Coach Fritz on home-field advantage
It really felt like we had a home-field advantage, the crowd was loud.
UH improves to 6-1
UH improved to 6-1 (3-1 Big 12), quietly becoming bowl eligible for the second straight season.
Fritz's national title goal
Here at the University of Houston, with our facilities, our location and the league we play in, we have an opportunity to win a national title. That’s our goal for this football team.
Crowd size record
The Cougars delivered that message before 42,544 fans, the fourth-largest crowd in TDECU Stadium's 13-season history.
Amare Thomas catches touchdown
Amare Thomas caught two touchdowns and made a key grab on the final drive that helped seal the victory.
Weigman's stats
Weigman threw for 343 yards and match a career high with five touchdowns while outdueling Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker.
Mestemaker's stats
Mestemaker finished with 365 yards and three touchdowns.
Will James' praise
Conner Weigman is the best quarterback in the Big 12.
Thomas' confidence
Thomas' eye black had a message: B.I.T.W. Best. In. The. World.
Weigman's next move
Weigman added a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Patrick Overmyer, his fifth in the past two games, and a 2-yard score to Trent Walker.
Here's the gist
Houston's quarterback Conner Weigman leads Cougars to 35-32 victory over Oklahoma State in Big 12 game, securing bowl eligibility.
