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Re’Shaun Sanford II scores late as No. 17 Houston edges Cincinnati 31-24

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Re’Shaun Sanford II scores late as No. 17 Houston edges Cincinnati 31-24
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Re’Shaun Sanford II rushed for 126 yards, including a decisive 51-yard touchdown run, leading No. 17 Houston to a 31-24 victory over Cincinnati on Saturday. Conner Weigman contributed with 227 passing yards and two touchdown throws. The Cougars gained 468 total yards and improved to 7-2 overall. Cincinnati was unable to secure a comeback after a significant injury to wide receiver JV Gibson, who was carted off in the fourth quarter. Houston stays in contention for the Big 12 title, while Cincinnati needs one more win to reach bowl eligibility.

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  • •Houston improves to 7-2 and stays in Big 12 title race.
  • •Cincinnati drops to 5-4, needing one win for bowl eligibility.
  • •Weigman throws for 227 yards and two touchdowns.
  • •Gibson finishes with five catches before exiting with an injury.
  • •Next, Cincinnati faces Iowa State, while Houston plays at Colorado.
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  • 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Re’Shaun Sanford II breaks tie with long TD run as No. 17 Houston beats Cincinnati 31-24
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HOUSTON (AP) — Re’Shaun Sanford II ran for 126 yards and the tiebreaking score in the fourth quarter, and Conner Weigman threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns as No. 17 Houston beat Cincinnati 31-24 on Saturday.

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