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Houston struggles in 21-13 loss to Utah amid pass protection issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:42 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Houston struggles in 21-13 loss to Utah amid pass protection issues

Summary

No. 14 Houston lost 21-13 to No. 10 Utah on October 24, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Patrick Overmyer's early departure due to injury and Conner Weigman's ankle concerns limited the Cougars' offensive effectiveness. Houston's pass protection faltered, leading to a critical strip-sack that allowed Utah to score late in the game. With this loss, Houston faces a tight race for the Big 12 title, needing support to contend for the College Football Playoff. The Cougars will return to action on November 7 against Cincinnati after an open week.

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Status Watch

•Houston fell to 21-13 against Utah on October 24, 2026.
•Patrick Overmyer left the game with an upper-body injury.
•Conner Weigman raised concerns over his left ankle.
•The Cougars missed 21 tackles, impacting defensive performance.
•Houston's next game is against Cincinnati on November 7.

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1:42 PMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from UH's big loss to Utah: Pass-protection issues and little margin for error in Big 12

What they're saying

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Patrick Overmyer's absence was acutely felt and UH is left with little margin for error moving forward after a chaotic day in the Big 12.
— Yahoo Sports

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