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Houston rallies for 27-17 comeback win over UCF in college football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:19 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Houston rallies for 27-17 comeback win over UCF in college football

Summary

Houston Cougars overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat UCF Knights 27-17 at TDECU Stadium on October 3, 2026. Conner Weigman led the charge with 253 passing yards and three rushing touchdowns after the Cougars trailed 17-0 late in the third quarter. Key plays included a momentum-shifting interception by Latreveon McCutchin, which set up a crucial touchdown. UCF struggled offensively, seeing quarterback Keyone Jenkins leave briefly with cramping issues after being diagnosed following McCutchin's interception. Houston’s victory builds on last year's win against UCF, marking their second straight triumph over the Knights.

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By the Numbers

•Houston wins 27-17 after trailing 17-0 late in the third quarter.
•Conner Weigman totals 253 passing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
•Latreveon McCutchin makes a pivotal interception for Houston.
•Keyone Jenkins leaves the game briefly for UCF with cramps.
•This victory follows Houston's last year's win over UCF.

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9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Houston turns turbulent launch into successful mission in 27-17 comeback over UCF

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Houston and UCF is not officially a rivalry, but the two programs have engaged in a full-fledged Space Race. UCF has gone by the moniker “Space U” for a decade, hosting an annual Space Game in Orlando, where the galactic theme is beyond prevalent. Last November, Houston became the first team to defeat UCF in […]
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