Overview

• Conner Weigman threw for 222 yards and ran for a career‑high 83 yards with two rushing touchdowns as Houston improved to 3-0, its best start since 2016.
• Kicker Ethan Sanchez converted five field goals from 52, 43, 47, 35 and 49 yards, matching the program’s single‑game high most recently achieved in 2013.
• Houston dominated the third quarter with nearly 13 minutes of possession and a 123-0 yardage edge while Colorado ran only five plays.
• The Cougars sacked Ryan Staub three times and logged interceptions by Blake Thompson and Wrook Brown as Colorado managed only five second‑half yards until a late drive.
• Roster watch looms after Houston lost linemen David Ndukwe and McKenzie Agnello to injuries and Colorado evaluates its quarterback choice following Staub’s first start featuring a goal‑line fumble, one touchdown and two interceptions.