# 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.
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- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Houston's quarterback Conner Weigman leads Cougars to 35-32 victory over Oklahoma State in Big 12 game, securing bowl eligibility.