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Re’Shaun Sanford II Breaks Tie with Long TD Run as No. 17 Houston Beats Cincinnati 31-24
Shaun Sanford II rushed for 126 yards and the go-ahead score as Houston finished with 468 total yards.
On Saturday, running back ReShaun Sanford II broke a tie with a 51-yard touchdown run with 5:10 remaining, leading No. 17 Houston to a 31-24 victory over Cincinnati at TDECU Stadium.
The Cougars rebounded from their 21-13 loss to Utah on Oct. 24, maintaining their position in the Big 12 title hunt with three games remaining.
Quarterback Conner Weigman threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns, including two scoring strikes to wide receiver Amare Thomas, as Houston outgained Cincinnati 468-379 offensively.
Late in the fourth quarter, Cincinnati wide receiver JV Gibson was carted off after a hit by Jordan Allen, who was ejected for targeting; Houston recovered a fumble with 2:11 remaining to seal the victory.
Needing one win to become bowl-eligible, the Bearcats travel to Iowa State next Saturday to continue their season.