# UH Shoved Out of Big 12 Race

> Houston Cougars lose 42-32 to Colorado in crushing Big 12 collapse.
- Title: UH Shoved Out of Big 12 Race · Houstonchronicle | Shortify
- Summary: Houston Cougars lose 42-32 to Colorado in crushing Big 12 collapse. Houston Cougars' Big 12 championship hopes end after a 42-32 loss to Colorado.
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- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/sports/college/cougars/article/colorado-uh-result-22528581.php
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Houston Cougars' Big 12 championship hopes end after a 42-32 loss to Colorado.