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AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 22 Houston's rise in Big 12 comes with Weigman-led offensive bump
The Cougars improved from a 4-8 record last year to 7-1 and entered the AP Top 25 after their first ranked road win since 2017, averaging 28.8 points per game.
- Saturday night in Tempe, the Houston Cougars football team held on for a 24-16 win over Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz., their first road win against a ranked opponent since 2017, and were rewarded Sunday with a No. ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 poll.
- Under second-year head coach Willie Fritz, the program added coordinators Slade Nagle, Austin Armstrong, Chris Couch, and transfer quarterback Conner Weigman from Texas A&M.
- Statistically, the Cougars have improved their Houston offense to 28.8 points per game and limited turnovers to just four in eight games after earlier-season six wins.
- Conner Weigman said it says a lot, reflecting pride after the win, and Coach Willie Fritz said Houston will move on to face West Virginia Saturday at home.
- Houston's 7-1 start, after a 4-8 last year, marks a significant improvement, with their toughest test remaining against TCU at home on November 22.
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AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 22 Houston’s rise in Big 12 comes with Weigman-led offensive bump
The Houston Cougars quietly went about their business the first half of the season, posting six wins against undistinguished opponents and losing to a Texas Tech team that was on the ascent to the top 10.
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AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 22 Houston's rise in Big 12 comes with Weigman-led offensive bump
The Houston Cougars have climbed to No. 22 in the AP poll after a 24-16 win over Arizona State. This marks their best season since joining the Big 12 in 2023.
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