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Houston aims to rebound against Georgia Southern after tough loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Houston aims to rebound against Georgia Southern after tough loss

Summary

No. 25 Houston (2-1) faces Georgia Southern (1-2) on Saturday in Statesboro, looking to recover from a 28-26 loss to Texas Tech. After a game where a late two-point conversion attempt fell short, Houston coach Willie Fritz emphasizes the need to move forward. This contest marks the first visit of a Power Four team to Georgia Southern as part of a long-planned series. Both coaches share personal connections to their respective schools, enhancing the significance of the matchup.

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•Houston lost a close game to Texas Tech last week.
•The Cougars are looking to improve their red-zone efficiency.
•Georgia Southern's stadium will host a Power Four team for the first time.
•Clay Helton, Georgia Southern's coach, has ties to Houston.
•Houston has a strong rushing attack averaging 264 yards per game.

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10:18 PMYahoo Sports — UH tries to bounce back and turn page at Georgia Southern after a heartbreaking loss in Lubbock

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A trip to Georgia Southern is full of connections for UH as Cougars look to rebound from a tough loss in Lubbock against Texas Tech.
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Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 10:18 PM
UH tries to bounce back and turn page at Georgia Southern after a heartbreaking loss in Lubbock
A trip to Georgia Southern is full of connections for UH as Cougars look to rebound from a tough loss in Lubbock against Texas Tech.

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