Houston loses to Texas Tech after failed late 2-point conversion attempt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:11 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
No. 22 Houston narrowly lost 28-26 to No. 13 Texas Tech in their Big 12 opener on Friday night. A touchdown pass from quarterback Conner Weigman to tight end Patrick Overmyer cut Texas Tech's lead to two points with 49 seconds remaining. However, Houston's attempt at a two-point conversion was unsuccessful, as Weigman's knee touched the ground before he crossed the goal line. Coach Willie Fritz indicated the failed play was due to the primary target not getting open, forcing Weigman to improvise. Houston had established an early 10-0 lead and held a 17-14 advantage at halftime but could not maintain momentum in the second half. Houston's next game is against Georgia Southern on September 26.
- •Houston fell short on a late two-point conversion attempt.
- •Conner Weigman threw for three touchdowns and 282 yards.
- •Houston led 10-0 in the first quarter and 17-14 at halftime.
- •Texas Tech rallied to score 14 unanswered points in the second half.
- •Upcoming game: Houston vs. Georgia Southern on September 26.
- 10:11 AMYahoo Sports — Houston football news: Willie Fritz on what went wrong on failed 2-point conversion attempt vs. Texas Tech
"No. 22 Houston came within inches of forcing overtime against No. 13 Texas Tech on Friday night, but a failed two-point conversion in the final minute resulted in a 28-26 loss for the Cougars in their Big 12 opener at Galaxy Stadium. With 49 seconds remaining, Houston quarterback Conner Weigman connected with tight end Patrick Overmyer for a […] The post Houston football news: Willie Fritz on what went wrong on failed 2-point conversion attempt vs. Texas Tech appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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