UH Shoved Out of Big 12 Race

Houston Cougars

Houston Cougars dropped to 7-3, 4-3 Big 12 after a crushing 42-32 loss to Colorado.

Colorado Buffaloes

Colorado Buffaloes won 42-32 with six touchdowns to end Houston's Big 12 title hopes.

Big 12 Championship Race

Houston's Big 12 championship hopes ended after a 42-32 loss to Colorado.

CFP Rankings

Houston was ranked No. 14 in CFP rankings before the loss.

Game Details

The game was played at Folsom Field on November 13, 2026, with a crowd of 47,495.

Key Plays

Colorado scored 206 yards on six touchdowns to end Houston's season hopes.

Houston's Struggles

Houston's defense allowed four explosive touchdowns in the loss.

Coach Willie Fritz

Houston coach Willie Fritz called the loss 'a tough one, a hard one' with 'nothing good about it'.

“This was a tough one, a hard one. Very difficult. Nothing good about it.”

Colorado's Momentum

Colorado's momentum shifted after a 53-yard touchdown pass to Joseph Williams.

Final Score

Colorado won 42-32 with a 21-20 halftime lead.

Houston's Comeback

Houston scored 10-0 in the first quarter but lost the lead by the end of the game.

Big 12 Impact

Houston's loss ends their run for a Big 12 championship game berth.

Colorado's Win

Colorado's win ends a 35-game losing streak against top 15 teams since 2007.

Aftermath

Houston's hopes for a College Football Playoff bid were crushed by the loss.