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Weigman shines with career highs as Houston defeats Colorado 36
Conner Weigman achieved career highs with 222 passing yards and 83 rushing yards, contributing to Houston's 3-0 start in the Big 12 Conference.
- On Friday night, Houston Cougars defeated Colorado Buffaloes 36-20 in Houston, marking Houston’s first 3-0 start since 2016.
- The Cougars' success followed strong performances from QB Conner Weigman, who threw four touchdown passes and ran for three scores without an interception.
- Houston ran for a season-high 209 yards, including Weigman’s collegiate-best 83 rushing yards, while Colorado struggled with QB Ryan Staub completing 19 of 35 passes for 204 yards and one touchdown.
- Deion Sanders, Colorado’s head coach, expressed being lost for words about the loss despite their week of preparation, saying no one expected such a result.
- Following the game, Houston has a bye next week and will visit Oregon State on September 26, while Colorado hosts Wyoming next Saturday as Big 12 play resumes soon.
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Houston opens Big 12 slate with home win over Colorado
Conner Weigman was 15-for-24 passing for 222 yards and had 17 carries for 83 yards and two touchdowns to lead Houston to a 36-20 home win over Colorado in the Big 12 opener for both teams on Friday night.
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