Re'Shaun Sanford helps Houston rally past Cincinnati, 31-24
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 8:19 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Houston Cougars secured a 31-24 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats on November 7, 2026, at TDECU Stadium. Re'Shaun Sanford II's 51-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter restored Houston's lead after Cincinnati tied the game. The Cougars, now 5-0 at home, took early control with a 14-0 lead but faced a resilient Cincinnati team that equalized in the second half. Sanford finished the game with a career-high 126 rushing yards.
- •Houston leads at halftime, 17-10.
- •Cincinnati ties the game at 24-24 with 6:21 remaining.
- •Sanford's late score secures the win for Houston.
- •Houston's defense clinches the game with a turnover.
- •Houston improves to 8-1, Cincinnati drops to 4-5.
- 8:19 AMYahoo Sports — Sanford, Houston hold off Cincinnati, 31-24, to remain perfect at home
"Re’Shaun Sanford II’s breakaway run and career-high performance allow the Cougars to survive an upset-hungry Bearcats.
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