Houston Cougars secure Week 6 victory over Kansas State with strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
The Houston Cougars defeated Kansas State 35-16 in Manhattan on October 10, 2026. Quarterback Conner Weigman led the offense efficiently, accumulating 21 total touchdowns this season. Houston's defense showed improvement, limiting Kansas State to just 16 points in over five quarters. Tight end Patrick Overmyer had a record-setting game with four touchdown receptions.
- •Houston's defense allowed only two touchdowns in the last 81 minutes.
- •Conner Weigman has recorded 21 total touchdowns this season.
- •Patrick Overmyer tied an FBS record with four touchdown receptions.
- •The Cougars' defense recorded two sacks against Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — What we learned from UH's Week 6 win over Kansas State
"UH defense may be turning a corner after six strong quarters in a row while Conner Weigman continues to operate the Cougars' offense at a highly efficient rate.
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