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2024 Houston Cougars football team

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American college football season

2024Houston Cougars football

Conference	Big 12 Conference
Record	4–8 (3–6 Big 12)
Head coach	Willie Fritz (1st season)
Offensive coordinator	Kevin Barbay (1st season; first 11 games) Shawn Bell (interim; final game)
Offensive scheme	Pro spread^[1]
Defensive coordinator	Shiel Wood (1st season)
Base defense	3–4^[2]
Home stadium	TDECU Stadium
Seasons ← 2023 2025 →

2024 Big 12 Conference football standings
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Team	W		L	W		L
No. 7Arizona State y$^	7	–	2	11	–	3
No. 15Iowa State y	7	–	2	11	–	3
No. 13BYU	7	–	2	11	–	2
No. 25Colorado	7	–	2	9	–	4
Baylor	6	–	3	8	–	5
TCU	6	–	3	9	–	4
Texas Tech	6	–	3	8	–	5
Kansas State	5	–	4	9	–	4
West Virginia	5	–	4	6	–	7
Kansas	4	–	5	5	–	7
Cincinnati	3	–	6	5	–	7
Houston	3	–	6	4	–	8
Utah	2	–	7	5	–	7
UCF	2	–	7	4	–	8
Arizona	2	–	7	4	–	8
Oklahoma State	0	–	9	3	–	9
Championship:Arizona State 45, Iowa State 19
^ – College Football Playoff participant $ – Conference champion y – Championship game participant Rankings fromAP Poll

The2024 Houston Cougars football team represented theUniversity of Houston in theBig 12 Conference during the2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars were led byWillie Fritz in his first season as their head coach. The Cougars played their home games atTDECU Stadium inHouston, Texas.

Offseason

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Transfers

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Outgoing

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Player	Position	Destination
Bryan Henry	TE	Abilene Christian
Christopher Pearson	S	Arkansas State
Jett Huff	QB	Central Oklahoma
Kamsi Arinze	LB	Coffeyville CC
Tyler Johnson	IOL	Colorado
Chidozie Nwankwo	DL	Colorado
Aaron Willis	LB	Delaware State
Karson Jones	OT	East Carolina
Moses Alexander	CB	Eastern Illinois
CJ Nelson	WR	Eastern Illinois
Logan Compton	TE	Incarnate Word
Reuben Unije	OT	Louisville
Ja'koby Banks	WR	Memphis
Sam Brown	WR	Miami (FL)
Aubrey Smith	LB	Navarro
Tevin Shaw	IOL	New Mexico
Justin Beadles	DL	New Mexico State
Dalton Carnes	WR	North Texas
Darson Herman	TE	North Texas
Isaiah Hamilton	CB	Ole Miss
Jamaree Caldwell	DL	Oregon
Lucas Coley	QB	Prairie View A&M
Michael Patterson	CB	Stephen F. Austin
Hakeem Ajijolaiya	DL	TCU
Matthew Golden	WR	Texas
Amipeleasi Langi	DL	Texas State
Treylin Payne	LB	Texas State
Mikal Harrison-Pilot	WR	Texas Tech
Brandon Campbell	RB	UMass
Joshua Cobbs	WR	USF
Jaylen Garth	OT	UTSA
Sergio Snider	RB	Unknown
Jalyn Stanford	S	Unknown

Incoming

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Player	Position	Previous School
J.D. Rhym	CB	Auburn
Quindario Lee	DL	Central Michigan
Teagan Wilk	S	East Carolina
Mekhi Mews	WR	Georgia
Carlos Allen Jr.	DL	Kennesaw State
Zeon Chriss	QB	Louisiana
Kendre Gant	LB	Louisiana
Sam Secrest	IOL	Louisville
Michael Batton	LB	Louisiana–Monroe
Dakota White	IOL	Louisiana Tech
Christian Brathwaite	LB	LSU
Maliq Carr	TE	Michigan State
Gabe Peterson	LB	New Mexico State
Cedric Melton	OT	Ole Miss
Bryan Massey	S	SMU
Kriston Davis	CB	Southern
Jeremiah Wilson	CB	Syracuse
Jayden York	TE	Texas Tech
Keith Cooper	DL	Tulane
Corey Platt Jr.	LB	Tulane
Kentrell Webb	S	Tulane
Everitt Rogers	DL	Tulsa
Marquis Shoulders	WR	Tulsa
Devan Williams	WR	Tulsa
Jake Wiley	IOL	UCLA
Jack Raney	K	UC Davis
Ajani Carter	CB	Utah State
Hershey McLaurin	S	West Virginia

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Coaching staff additions

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Name	New Position	Previous Team	Previous Position	Source
Willie Fritz	Head Coach	Tulane	Head Coach	^[5]
Kevin Barbay	Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends	Mississippi State	Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks	^[6]
Shiel Wood	Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers	Tulane	Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers	^[6]
Derrick Sherman	Assistant Head Coach/Wide Receivers	Tulane	Wide Receivers	^[7]
Shawn Bell	Quarterbacks	Baylor	Quarterbacks	^[8]
Joshua Christian-Young	Defensive Backs	Tulane	Defensive Backs	^[9]
Zac Etheridge	Defensive Backs	Auburn	Associate Head Coach/Secondary
James Ross III	Defensive Ends/Outside Linebackers	Tulane	Senior Defensive Analyst
Jordy Joseph	Running Backs	Southern Miss	Quarterbacks
Mike Krysl	Special Teams	Tulane	Special Teams Analyst
Oscar Giles	Defensive Line	Wyoming	Associate Head Coach/Defensive Run-Game Coordinator/Defensive Tackles/Freshman Head Coach	^[10]

Coaching staff departures

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Name	Position	New Team	New Position	Source
Dana Holgorsen	Head Coach	TCU	Defensive analyst	^[11]
Doug Belk	Defensive Coordinator	USC	Defensive Backs	^[12]
Daikiel Shorts	Wide Receivers	Kentucky	Wide Receivers	^[13]
Mike Jinks	Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs	–	–	–
Corby Meekins	Tight Ends/Inside Receivers	Lutheran South	Head Coach	^[14]
Brian Early	Defensive Line	Missouri	Defensive Line/Edge	^[15]

Schedule

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Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 31	6:00 p.m.	UNLV*	TDECU Stadium Houston, TX	FS1	L 7–27	25,750
September 7	6:45 p.m.	at No. 15Oklahoma*	Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK	SECN	L 12–16	83,653
September 14	7:00 p.m.	Rice*	TDECU Stadium Houston, TX (rivalry)	ESPN+	W 33–7	28,146
September 21	11:00 a.m.	atCincinnati	Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH	FS1	L 0–34	38,007
September 28	6:00 p.m.	No. 18Iowa State	TDECU Stadium Houston, TX	FS1	L 0–20	25,138
October 4	6:30 p.m.	atTCU	Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX	ESPN	W 30–19	44,211
October 19	2:30 p.m.	atKansas	Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, MO	ESPN+	L 14–42	38,619
October 26	6:00 p.m.	Utah	TDECU Stadium Houston, TX	ESPN+	W 17–14	28,251
November 2	2:30 p.m.	No. 17Kansas State	TDECU Stadium Houston, TX	FOX	W 24–19	23,085
November 15	9:15 p.m.	atArizona	Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ	FS1	L 3–27	38,538
November 23	6:00 p.m.	Baylor	TDECU Stadium Houston, TX (rivalry)	FS1	L 10–20	34,166
November 30	9:15 p.m.	at No. 19BYU	LaVell Edwards Stadium Provo, UT	ESPN	L 18–30	59,213
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings fromAP Poll (andCFP Rankings, after November 5) - Released prior to game All times are inCentral time

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Game summaries

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vs UNLV

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rebels	7	7	10	3	27
Cougars	0	0	0	7	7

Game information
First quarter (8:10) UNLV –Jacob De Jesus 13-yard pass fromMatthew Sluka, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:26;UNLV 7–0) Second quarter (12:49) UNLV – Jacob De Jesus 24-yard pass from Matthew Sluka, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:58;UNLV 14–0) Third quarter (9:49) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 40-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 27 yards, 3:57;UNLV 17–0) (5:23) UNLV – Jalen Catalon 36-yard interception return, Caden Chittenden kick (UNLV 24–0) Fourth quarter (5:00) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 34-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 2:14;UNLV 27–0) (1:00) HOU – Joseph Manjack IV 2-yard pass from Ui Ale, Joseph Kim kick (Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 3:51;UNLV 27–7)

Statistics	UNLV	HOU
First downs	14	14
Total yards	308	247
Rushing yards	195	38
Passing yards	113	209
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	7–14–1	22–38–2
Time of possession	31:27	28:33

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UNLV	Passing	Matthew Sluka	6/13, 71 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing	Michael Allen	10 carries, 65 yards
Receiving	Jaden Bradley	2 receptions, 60 yards
Houston	Passing	Donovan Smith	15/30, 135 yards, 2 INT
Rushing	Parker Jenkins	2 carries, 17 yards
Receiving	Mekhi Mews	3 receptions, 57 yards

at No. 15 Oklahoma

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Houston Cougars (0–1) at No. 15 Oklahoma Sooners (1–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cougars	3	3	6	0	12
No. 15 Sooners	7	7	0	2	16

atGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium •Norman, OK

Date: September 7, 2024
Game time: 6:45 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny, 78 °F (26 °C)
Game attendance: 83,653
Referee: Stephen Baron
TV announcers (SEC Network):Tom Hart (play-by-play),Jordan Rodgers (analyst), andCole Cubelic (sideline)

Game information
First quarter (12:59) OKLA –Brenen Thompson 10-yard pass fromJackson Arnold, Tyler Keltner kick (Drive: 1 play, 10 yards, 0:06;Oklahoma 7–0) (4:29) HOU – Joseph Kim 43-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 8:25;Oklahoma 7–3) Second quarter (12:28) OKLA – Jake Roberts 11-yard pass from Jackson Arnold, Tyler Keltner kick (Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 3:11;Oklahoma 14–3) (0:00) HOU – Joseph Kim 44-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 1:17;Oklahoma 14–6) Third quarter (13:15) HOU – Joseph Manjack IV 44-yard pass fromDonovan Smith, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:45;Oklahoma 14–12) Fourth quarter (1:42) OKLA – Gracen Halton Safety (Drive: 1 play -5 yards, 0:04;Oklahoma 16–12)

Game information

First quarter

(12:59) OKLA –Brenen Thompson 10-yard pass fromJackson Arnold, Tyler Keltner kick (Drive: 1 play, 10 yards, 0:06;Oklahoma 7–0)
(4:29) HOU – Joseph Kim 43-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 8:25;Oklahoma 7–3)

Second quarter

(12:28) OKLA – Jake Roberts 11-yard pass from Jackson Arnold, Tyler Keltner kick (Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 3:11;Oklahoma 14–3)
(0:00) HOU – Joseph Kim 44-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 1:17;Oklahoma 14–6)

Third quarter

(13:15) HOU – Joseph Manjack IV 44-yard pass fromDonovan Smith, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:45;Oklahoma 14–12)

Fourth quarter

(1:42) OKLA – Gracen Halton Safety (Drive: 1 play -5 yards, 0:04;Oklahoma 16–12)

Statistics	HOU	OU
First downs	18	15
Total yards	318	249
Rushing yards	58	75
Passing yards	260	174
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	24–28–1	19–32–1
Time of possession	35:03	24:57

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Houston	Passing	Donovan Smith	24/28, 260 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Stacy Sneed	11 carries, 33 yards
	Receiving	Joseph Manjack IV	3 receptions, 72 yards, TD
Oklahoma	Passing	Jackson Arnold	19/32, 174 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Jovantae Barnes	12 carries, 40 yards
	Receiving	Deion Burks	9 receptions, 53 yards

vs Rice (rivalry)

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Rice Owls (1–1) vs Houston Cougars (0–2) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Owls	0	0	0	7	7
Cougars	14	6	6	7	33

at TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX

Date: September 14, 2024
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Clear, 92 °F (33 °C)
Game attendance: 28,146
Referee: Kevin Boitmann
TV announcers (ESPN+):Lowell Galindo (play-by-play),Fozzy Whittaker (analyst), and Tori Petry (sideline)

Game information
First quarter (5:30) HOU – Stacy Sneed 65-yard run, Joseph Kim kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:34;Houston 7–0) (3:49) HOU –Mekhi Mews 75-yard punt return, Joseph Kim kick (Drive: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:41;Houston 14–0) Second quarter (7:29) HOU – Stephon Johnson 44-yard pass fromDonovan Smith, Joseph Kim PAT failed (Drive: 1 play, 44 yards, 0:11;Houston 20–0) Third quarter (2:24) HOU – Donovan Smith 1-yard run, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:05;Houston 26–0) Fourth quarter (7:10) HOU – Donovan Smith 37-yard run, Joseph Kim kick (Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 3:21;Houston 33–0) (1:08) RICE –Dean Connors 4-yard run, Enock Gota kick (Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:56;Houston 33–7)

Game information

First quarter

(5:30) HOU – Stacy Sneed 65-yard run, Joseph Kim kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:34;Houston 7–0)
(3:49) HOU –Mekhi Mews 75-yard punt return, Joseph Kim kick (Drive: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:41;Houston 14–0)

Second quarter

(7:29) HOU – Stephon Johnson 44-yard pass fromDonovan Smith, Joseph Kim PAT failed (Drive: 1 play, 44 yards, 0:11;Houston 20–0)

Third quarter

(2:24) HOU – Donovan Smith 1-yard run, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:05;Houston 26–0)

Fourth quarter

(7:10) HOU – Donovan Smith 37-yard run, Joseph Kim kick (Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 3:21;Houston 33–0)
(1:08) RICE –Dean Connors 4-yard run, Enock Gota kick (Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:56;Houston 33–7)

Statistics	RICE	HOU
First downs	9	16
Total yards	159	379
Rushing yards	75	237
Passing yards	84	142
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	16–27–1	12–21–0
Time of possession	28:03	31:57

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Rice	Passing	E. J. Warner	12/21, 50 yards, INT
	Rushing	Dean Connors	11 carries, 32 yards, TD
	Receiving	Christian Francisco	2 receptions, 26 yards
Houston	Passing	Donovan Smith	12/21, 142 yards, TD
	Rushing	Stacy Sneed	7 carries, 82 yards, TD
	Receiving	Stephon Johnson	1 reception, 44 yards, TD

at Cincinnati

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Houston Cougars (1–2) at Cincinnati Bearcats (2–1) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cougars	0	0	0	0	0
Bearcats	14	10	7	3	34

atNippert Stadium •Cincinnati, OH

Date: September 21, 2024
Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny •Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) •Wind: NW at 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
Game attendance: 38,007
Referee: David Alvarez
TV announcers (FS1):Dan Hellie (play-by-play) andPetros Papadakis (analyst)

Game information
First quarter (10:46) CIN –Xzavier Henderson 19-yard pass fromBrendan Sorsby, Nathan Hawks kick (Drive: 3 plays, 45 yards, 1:19;Cincinnati 7–0) (2:57) CIN –Corey Kiner 44-yard run, Nathan Hawks kick (Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:17;Cincinnati 14–0) Second quarter (6:27) CIN – Xzavier Henderson 15-yard pass from Brendan Sorsby, Nathan Hawks kick (Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 7:11;Cincinnati 21–0) (1:51) CIN – Nathan Hawks 46-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 2:32;Cincinnati 24–0) Third quarter (9:09) CIN – Brendan Sorsby 8-yard run, Nathan Hawks kick (Drive: 8 plays, 89 yards, 4:00;Cincinnati 31–0) Fourth quarter (3:47) CIN – Nathan Hawks 34-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 52 yards, 9:51;Cincinnati 34–0)

Game information

First quarter

(10:46) CIN –Xzavier Henderson 19-yard pass fromBrendan Sorsby, Nathan Hawks kick (Drive: 3 plays, 45 yards, 1:19;Cincinnati 7–0)
(2:57) CIN –Corey Kiner 44-yard run, Nathan Hawks kick (Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:17;Cincinnati 14–0)

Second quarter

(6:27) CIN – Xzavier Henderson 15-yard pass from Brendan Sorsby, Nathan Hawks kick (Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 7:11;Cincinnati 21–0)
(1:51) CIN – Nathan Hawks 46-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 2:32;Cincinnati 24–0)

Third quarter

(9:09) CIN – Brendan Sorsby 8-yard run, Nathan Hawks kick (Drive: 8 plays, 89 yards, 4:00;Cincinnati 31–0)

Fourth quarter

(3:47) CIN – Nathan Hawks 34-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 52 yards, 9:51;Cincinnati 34–0)

Statistics	HOU	CIN
First downs	12	22
Total yards	233	362
Rushing yards	141	149
Passing yards	92	213
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	13–21–1	15–19–0
Time of possession	26:26	33:34

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Houston	Passing	Donovan Smith	11/16, 73 yards, INT
	Rushing	Re'Shaun Sanford II	6 carries, 62 yards
	Receiving	Joseph Manjack IV	2 receptions, 51 yards
Cincinnati	Passing	Brendan Sorsby	12/15, 188 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Corey Kiner	16 carries, 78 yards, TD
	Receiving	Sterling Berkhalter	3 receptions, 60 yards

vs No. 18 Iowa State

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No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones (3–0) vs Houston Cougars (1–3) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 18 Cyclones	3	0	7	10	20
Cougars	0	0	0	0	0

at TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX

Date: September 28, 2024
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny •Temperature: 92 °F (33 °C) •Wind: NW 10 mph
Game attendance: 25,138
Referee: Hank Johns
TV announcers (FS1):Eric Collins (play-by-play) andSpencer Tillman (analyst)

Game information
First quarter (7:06) ISU –Kyle Konrardy 23-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:25;Iowa State 3–0) Second quarter No scoring plays Third quarter (2:12) ISU –Jayden Higgins 12-yard pass fromRocco Becht, Kyle Konrardy kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:31;Iowa State 10–0) Fourth quarter (11:39) ISU – Kyle Konrardy 34-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 4:01;Iowa State 13–0) (5:39) ISU –Abu Sama 77-yard run, Kyle Konrardy kick (Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:59;Iowa State 20–0)

Game information

First quarter

(7:06) ISU –Kyle Konrardy 23-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:25;Iowa State 3–0)

Second quarter

No scoring plays

Third quarter

(2:12) ISU –Jayden Higgins 12-yard pass fromRocco Becht, Kyle Konrardy kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:31;Iowa State 10–0)

Fourth quarter

(11:39) ISU – Kyle Konrardy 34-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 4:01;Iowa State 13–0)
(5:39) ISU –Abu Sama 77-yard run, Kyle Konrardy kick (Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:59;Iowa State 20–0)

Statistics	ISU	HOU
First downs	19	11
Total yards	393	241
Rushing yards	240	169
Passing yards	153	72
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	17–28–0	9–16–2
Time of possession	34:55	25:05

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Iowa State	Passing	Rocco Becht	17/28, 153 yards, TD
	Rushing	Abu Sama	11 carries, 101 yards, TD
	Receiving	Jayden Higgins	8 receptions, 79 yards, TD
Houston	Passing	Donovan Smith	8/12, 71 yards, INT
	Rushing	Stacy Sneed	10 carries, 79 yards
	Receiving	Stephon Johnson	4 receptions, 42 yards

at TCU

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Houston Cougars (1–4) at TCU Horned Frogs (3–2) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cougars	7	17	0	6	30
Horned Frogs	0	6	6	7	19

atAmon G. Carter Stadium •Fort Worth, TX

Date:October 4, 2024
Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny •Temperature: 88 °F (31 °C) •Wind: NE 9 mph
Game attendance: 44,211
Referee: Kevin Mar
TV announcers (ESPN):Anish Shroff (play-by-play),Andre Ware (analyst), and Paul Carcaterra (sideline)

Game information
First quarter (5:29) HOU – Devan Williams 8-yard pass fromZeon Chriss, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 4:12;Houston 7–0) Second quarter (13:38) HOU – Re'Shaun Sanford II 2-yard run, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:27;Houston 14–0) (4:55) HOU – Jack Martin 34-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:34;Houston 17–0) (2:18) TCU –Savion Williams 21-yard pass fromJosh Hoover, Kyle Lemmermann PAT failed (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 2:31;Houston 17–6) (1:48) HOU – Zeon Chriss 71-yard run, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:30;Houston 24–6) Third quarter (5:27) TCU – Jeremy Payne 2-yard run, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 4:11;Houston 24–12) Fourth quarter (13:35) HOU – Jack Martin 28-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 25 yards, 5:00;Houston 27–12) (9:25) TCU –Jack Bech 29-yard pass from Josh Hoover, Kyle Lemmermann kick (Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:04;Houston 27–19) (1:58) HOU – Jack Martin 27-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 66 yards, 7:27;Houston 30–19)

Game information

First quarter

(5:29) HOU – Devan Williams 8-yard pass fromZeon Chriss, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 4:12;Houston 7–0)

Second quarter

(13:38) HOU – Re'Shaun Sanford II 2-yard run, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:27;Houston 14–0)
(4:55) HOU – Jack Martin 34-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:34;Houston 17–0)
(2:18) TCU –Savion Williams 21-yard pass fromJosh Hoover, Kyle Lemmermann PAT failed (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 2:31;Houston 17–6)
(1:48) HOU – Zeon Chriss 71-yard run, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:30;Houston 24–6)

Third quarter

(5:27) TCU – Jeremy Payne 2-yard run, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 4:11;Houston 24–12)

Fourth quarter

(13:35) HOU – Jack Martin 28-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 25 yards, 5:00;Houston 27–12)
(9:25) TCU –Jack Bech 29-yard pass from Josh Hoover, Kyle Lemmermann kick (Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:04;Houston 27–19)
(1:58) HOU – Jack Martin 27-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 66 yards, 7:27;Houston 30–19)

Statistics	HOU	TCU
First downs	19	20
Total yards	361	299
Rushing yards	207	66
Passing yards	154	233
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	17–20–0	23–37–2
Time of possession	36:53	23:07

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Houston	Passing	Zeon Chriss	15/18, 141 yards, TD
	Rushing	Zeon Chriss	11 carries, 97 yards, TD
	Receiving	Maliq Carr	2 receptions, 39 yards
TCU	Passing	Josh Hoover	23/37, 233 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Cam Cook	14 carries, 77 yards
	Receiving	JP Richardson	9 receptions, 98 yards

at Kansas

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Houston Cougars (2–4) at Kansas Jayhawks (1–5) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cougars	0	14	0	0	14
Jayhawks	14	14	0	14	42

atArrowhead Stadium •Kansas City, MO

Date: October 19, 2024
Game time: 2:30 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny •Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) •Wind: SW 9 miles per hour (14 km/h)
Game attendance: 38,619
Referee: Tutashinda Salaam
TV announcers (ESPN+):Mark Neely (play-by-play),Todd Doxzon (analyst), andKelly Crull (sideline)

Game information
First quarter (5:56) KAN – Jared Casey 2-yard pass fromJalon Daniels, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 15 plays, 71 yards, 8:59;Kansas 7–0) (2:37) KAN –Quentin Skinner 48-yard pass from Jalon Daniels, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 1 play, 48 yards, 0:09;Kansas 14–0) Second quarter (10:59) KAN –Devin Neal 2-yard run, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 3:19;Kansas 21–0) (6:18) HOU – Stacy Sneed 23-yard pass fromDonovan Smith, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:34;Kansas 21–7) (3:33) KAN – Jared Casey 3-yard pass from Jalon Daniels, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:45;Kansas 28–7) (1:35) HOU –Mekhi Mews 52-yard pass from Donovan Smith, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:58;Kansas 28–14) Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter (14:21) KAN – Jalon Daniels 8-yard run, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 8 plays, 87 yards, 4:56;Kansas 35–14) (6:50) KAN – Devin Neal 5-yard run, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:36;Kansas 42–14)

Game information

First quarter

(5:56) KAN – Jared Casey 2-yard pass fromJalon Daniels, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 15 plays, 71 yards, 8:59;Kansas 7–0)
(2:37) KAN –Quentin Skinner 48-yard pass from Jalon Daniels, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 1 play, 48 yards, 0:09;Kansas 14–0)

Second quarter

(10:59) KAN –Devin Neal 2-yard run, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 3:19;Kansas 21–0)
(6:18) HOU – Stacy Sneed 23-yard pass fromDonovan Smith, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:34;Kansas 21–7)
(3:33) KAN – Jared Casey 3-yard pass from Jalon Daniels, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:45;Kansas 28–7)
(1:35) HOU –Mekhi Mews 52-yard pass from Donovan Smith, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:58;Kansas 28–14)

Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

(14:21) KAN – Jalon Daniels 8-yard run, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 8 plays, 87 yards, 4:56;Kansas 35–14)
(6:50) KAN – Devin Neal 5-yard run, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:36;Kansas 42–14)

Statistics	HOU	KU
First downs	20	21
Total yards	335	467
Rushing yards	98	220
Passing yards	237	247
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	21–33–4	16–21–0
Time of possession	31:41	28:19

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Houston	Passing	Donovan Smith	15/24, 173 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
	Rushing	Donovan Smith	14 carries, 45 yards
	Receiving	Mekhi Mews	6 receptions, 99 yards, TD
Kansas	Passing	Jalon Daniels	16/21, 247 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Devin Neal	17 carries, 108 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Lawrence Arnold	4 receptions, 80 yards

vs Utah

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Utes	7	0	7	0	14
Cougars	0	7	0	10	17

Game information
First quarter (12:28) UTAH –Brant Kuithe 71-yard pass fromIsaac Wilson, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:47;Utah 7–0) Second quarter (11:54) HOU – Stephon Johnson 21-yard pass fromZeon Chriss, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 3 plays, 23 yards, 1:34;Tied 7–7) Third quarter (5:01) UTAH –Micah Bernard 14-yard run, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 3 plays, 22 yards, 0:56;Utah 14–7) Fourth quarter (8:29) HOU – Joseph Manjack IV 28-yard pass from Zeon Chriss, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:43;Tied 14–14) (0:00) HOU – Jack Martin 43-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 29 yards, 1:55;Houston 17–14)

Statistics	UTAH	HOU
First downs	12	16
Total yards	306	289
Rushing yards	90	228
Passing yards	216	61
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	20–37–1	6–13–1
Time of possession	28:58	31:02

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Utah	Passing	Isaac Wilson	13/22, 171 yards, TD
Rushing	Micah Bernard	14 carries, 51 yards, TD
Receiving	Brant Kuithe	5 receptions, 113 yards, TD
Houston	Passing	Zeon Chriss	6/13, 61 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing	J'Marion Burnette	8 carries, 81 yards
Receiving	Joseph Manjack IV	1 reception, 28 yards, TD

vs No. 17 Kansas State

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No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats (7–1) vs Houston Cougars (3–5) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 17 Wildcats	3	13	3	0	19
Cougars	0	10	0	14	24

at TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX

Date: November 2, 2024
Game time: 2:30 p.m.
Game weather: Rain •Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) •Wind: NW 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)
Game attendance: 23,085
Referee: Stephen Baron
TV announcers (FOX):Jason Benetti (play-by-play),Brock Huard (analyst), andAllison Williams (sideline)

Game information
First quarter (8:12) KSU – Chris Tennant 23-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 6:48;Kansas State 3–0) Second quarter (14:56) HOU –Donovan Smith 1-yard run, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:16;Houston 7–3) (8:37) HOU – Jack Martin 22-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 5:16;Houston 10–3) (1:48) KSU –DJ Giddens 2-yard run, Chris Tennant PAT failed (Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 6:40;Houston 10–9) (0:09) KSU – Keagan Johnson 7-yard pass fromAvery Johnson, Chris Tennant kick (Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 0:29;Kansas State 16–10) Third quarter (0:00) KSU – Chris Tennant 47-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:50;Kansas State 19–10) Fourth quarter (10:58) HOU – Maliq Carr 1-yard pass fromZeon Chriss, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:20;Kansas State 19–17) (2:31) HOU – Zeon Chriss 41-yard run, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 1 play, 56 yards, 0:12;Houston 24–19)

Game information

First quarter

(8:12) KSU – Chris Tennant 23-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 6:48;Kansas State 3–0)

Second quarter

(14:56) HOU –Donovan Smith 1-yard run, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:16;Houston 7–3)
(8:37) HOU – Jack Martin 22-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 5:16;Houston 10–3)
(1:48) KSU –DJ Giddens 2-yard run, Chris Tennant PAT failed (Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 6:40;Houston 10–9)
(0:09) KSU – Keagan Johnson 7-yard pass fromAvery Johnson, Chris Tennant kick (Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 0:29;Kansas State 16–10)

Third quarter

(0:00) KSU – Chris Tennant 47-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:50;Kansas State 19–10)

Fourth quarter

(10:58) HOU – Maliq Carr 1-yard pass fromZeon Chriss, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:20;Kansas State 19–17)
(2:31) HOU – Zeon Chriss 41-yard run, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 1 play, 56 yards, 0:12;Houston 24–19)

Statistics	KSU	HOU
First downs	21	10
Total yards	327	232
Rushing yards	89	121
Passing yards	238	111
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	23–41–2	12–12–0
Time of possession	31:01	28:59

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Kansas State	Passing	Avery Johnson	23/39, 238 yards, TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	DJ Giddens	17 carries, 50 yards, TD
	Receiving	Jayce Brown	3 receptions, 86 yards
Houston	Passing	Zeon Chriss	11/11, 103 yards, TD
	Rushing	Zeon Chriss	22 carries, 75 yards, TD
	Receiving	Joseph Manjack IV	1 reception, 44 yards

at Arizona

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Houston Cougars (4–5) at Arizona Wildcats (3–6) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cougars	0	3	0	0	3
Wildcats	7	3	17	0	27

atArizona Stadium •Tucson, AZ

Date: November 15, 2024
Game time: 9:15 p.m.
Game weather: Clear, 58 °F (14 °C)
Game attendance: 38,538
Referee: Mike McCabe
TV announcers (FS1): Trent Rush (play-by-play) andPetros Papadakis (analyst)

Game information
First quarter (8:28) ARIZ –Tetairoa McMillan 33-yard pass fromNoah Fifita,Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 2:51;Arizona 7–0) Second quarter (0:42) HOU – Jack Martin 49-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:06;Arizona 7–3) (0:00) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 62-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 0:42;Arizona 10–3) Third quarter (10:01) ARIZ – Quali Conley 13-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 3:41;Arizona 17–3) (6:15) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 51-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 16 yards, 1:47;Arizona 20–3) (4:27) ARIZ – Quali Conley 50-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 1 play, 50 yards, 0:10;Arizona 27–3) Fourth quarter No scoring plays

Game information

First quarter

(8:28) ARIZ –Tetairoa McMillan 33-yard pass fromNoah Fifita,Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 2:51;Arizona 7–0)

Second quarter

(0:42) HOU – Jack Martin 49-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:06;Arizona 7–3)
(0:00) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 62-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 0:42;Arizona 10–3)

Third quarter

(10:01) ARIZ – Quali Conley 13-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 3:41;Arizona 17–3)
(6:15) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 51-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 16 yards, 1:47;Arizona 20–3)
(4:27) ARIZ – Quali Conley 50-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 1 play, 50 yards, 0:10;Arizona 27–3)

Fourth quarter

No scoring plays

Statistics	HOU	ARIZ
First downs	14	20
Total yards	326	341
Rushing yards	135	117
Passing yards	191	224
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	16–28–1	20–35–1
Time of possession	28:56	31:04

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Houston	Passing	Zeon Chriss	16/27, 191 yards, INT
	Rushing	Re'Shaun Sanford II	10 carries, 76 yards
	Receiving	Stephon Johnson	4 receptions, 70 yards
Arizona	Passing	Noah Fifita	20/35, 224 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Quali Conley	11 carries, 107 yards, TD
	Receiving	Tetairoa McMillan	6 receptions, 70 yards, TD

vs Baylor (rivalry)

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Baylor Bears (6–4) vs Houston Cougars (4–6) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bears	7	10	0	3	20
Cougars	7	0	0	3	10

at TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX

Date: November 23, 2024
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
Game weather: Clear •Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) •Wind: SE 12 miles per hour (19 km/h)
Game attendance: 34,166
Referee: Henry Johns
TV announcers (FS1): Connor Onion (play-by-play) andSpencer Tillman (analyst)

Game information
First quarter (6:11) BAY –Sawyer Robertson 5-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 5:20;Baylor 7–0) (0:32) HOU – Jeremiah Wilson 41-yard interception, Jack Martin kick (Tied 7–7) Second quarter (9:50) BAY – Ashtyn Hawkins 23-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 5:35;Baylor 14–7) (0:00) BAY – Isaiah Hankins 45-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 6:03;Baylor 17–7) Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter (14:52) HOU – Jack Martin 24-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 6:13;Baylor 17–10) (4:24) BAY – Isaiah Hankins 50-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:58;Baylor 20–10)

Game information

First quarter

(6:11) BAY –Sawyer Robertson 5-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 5:20;Baylor 7–0)
(0:32) HOU – Jeremiah Wilson 41-yard interception, Jack Martin kick (Tied 7–7)

Second quarter

(9:50) BAY – Ashtyn Hawkins 23-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 5:35;Baylor 14–7)
(0:00) BAY – Isaiah Hankins 45-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 6:03;Baylor 17–7)

Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

(14:52) HOU – Jack Martin 24-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 6:13;Baylor 17–10)
(4:24) BAY – Isaiah Hankins 50-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:58;Baylor 20–10)

Statistics	BAY	HOU
First downs	20	14
Total yards	325	239
Rushing yards	121	92
Passing yards	204	147
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	15–23–2	14–25–3
Time of possession	34:52	25:08

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Baylor	Passing	Sawyer Robertson	15/23, 204 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
	Rushing	Bryson Washington	28 carries, 113 yards
	Receiving	Michael Trigg	4 receptions, 96 yards, TD
Houston	Passing	Zeon Chriss	13/24, 126 yards, 3 INT
	Rushing	Re'Shaun Sanford II	8 carries, 37 yards
	Receiving	Stephon Johnson	3 receptions, 54 yards

at No. 19 BYU

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