# Conner Weigman's Career Night Boosts Houston Confidence

> Conner Weigman throws for 343 yards and five touchdowns, lifting Houston to No. 14 in AP Poll.
- Title: Conner Weigman's Career Night Boosts Houston Confidence
- Summary: Conner Weigman throws for 343 yards and five touchdowns, lifting Houston to No. 14 in AP Poll. Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman throws for 343…
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- Source: Houston Cougars On SI — https://si.com/college/houston/football/conner-weigman-career-night-gives-houston-a-new-level-of-confidence
- Published: 2026-10-19T17:00:01+00:00
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- Topics: conner weigman, houston cougars, oklahoma state, ap poll, big 12, tdecu stadium, quarterback, sports
## Houston Cougars Win
After a 35-32 win against Oklahoma State, the Houston Cougars jumped up to the No. 14 spot in the AP Poll.
## Weigman Throws for 343 Yards
Quarterback Conner Weigman threw for 343 yards and five touchdowns to get the Cougars over the Cowboys.
## Weigman's Confidence
Weigman had one of his best performances this season and brings a new level of confidence to Houston.
## First Touchdown
Weigman's first touchdown was a two-yard throw to tight end Patrick Overmyer, who was coming off a four-touchdown game against Kansas State.
## Second Quarter Drive
In the second quarter, after a Houston interception, Weigman capped off a 25-yard drive with a seven-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Amare Thomas.
## Third Quarter Play
Weigman completed a 51-yard pass to Thomas to set up at the three-yard line. Then, he was able to complete a pass to Trent Walker for his third touchdown of the game.
## Fourth Quarter Drive
When the Cowboys narrowed the lead to 21-17, Weigman went back to Thomas for a 21-yard touchdown on fourth-and-three after a 44-yard run from the quarterback.
## Final Touchdown
Finally, Weigman had his longest touchdown pass in the game, throwing to wide receiver Koby Young for a 48-yard completion to cap the score for Houston on the night.
## Weigman's Stats
Weigman is also second in the Big 12 in passing yards with 1,771 and first in touchdowns with 20.
## Key takeaway

Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman throws for 343 yards and five touchdowns in win over Oklahoma State, boosting team confidence.