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Houston holds off Oklahoma State in high-scoring matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 4:17 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Houston holds off Oklahoma State in high-scoring matchup

Summary

Houston defeated Oklahoma State 35-32 in a tightly contested game on Saturday night at TDECU Stadium. Conner Weigman threw for 343 yards along with five touchdown passes, leading the Cougars to their sixth win of the season and securing bowl eligibility. Amare Thomas caught two touchdowns, contributing to a decisive 85-yard drive in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma State managed to close the gap late in the game, scoring a touchdown to make it 35-32, but could not complete the comeback. This marked Houston's first victory over a ranked opponent at home since 2024.

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By the Numbers

•Houston leads the game with 505 total yards to Oklahoma State's 499.
•Weigman threw two touchdown passes to Amare Thomas, who had 126 receiving yards.
•Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker passed for 365 yards and three touchdowns.
•Houston's defense forced two turnovers and made a critical fourth-down stop.
•The win is Houston's first over a ranked team at home since beating Kansas State in 2024.

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4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Oh, what a night: Conner Weigman's big game helps UH outlast Oklahoma State in top-20 matchup

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In the Cougars' most high-stakes home game in more than a decade, UH tops Oklahoma State in a shootout to take a pivotal Big 12 game.
— Yahoo Sports

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