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Sanchez's Last-Second Field Goal Sends Houston Past Arizona 31-28, Clinching Bowl Eligibility

Houston rode Conner Weigman's four-touchdown night with a decisive rushing edge.

Houston defensive back Wrook Brown (24) tackles Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) alongside Houston defensive back Kentrell Webb (8), defensive linemen Carlos Allen (5) and Eddie Walls III (90) during the first half of a NCAA college football game at TDECU Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Houston quarterback Conner Weigman breaks a tackle by Arizona defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew (5) for a 10-yard touchdown run during the first half of a NCAA college football game at TDECU Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Houston running back J'Marion Burnette (20) is tackled by Arizona linebacker Taye Brown (6) during the first half of a NCAA college football game at TDECU Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Houston quarterback Conner Weigman celebrates with tight end Tanner Koziol after connecting on a 15-yard touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game at TDECU Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

Overview

  • The Cougars improved to 6-1 and 3-1 in the Big 12 to secure their first bowl eligibility since 2022.
  • Ethan Sanchez capped a 13-play, 52-yard drive with a 41-yard kick as time expired after Houston relinquished a 14-point fourth-quarter lead.
  • Conner Weigman went 15-of-23 for 164 yards with three touchdown passes and added 98 rushing yards with a 10-yard score.
  • Dean Connors rushed for 100 yards on 20 carries as Houston outgained Arizona 396-381 overall and 232-112 on the ground, with the defense tallying four sacks and six tackles for loss.
  • Arizona dropped to 4-3 (1-3 Big 12) despite Noah Fifita completing 24 of 26 for 269 yards and two touchdowns; Houston visits Arizona State next, and Arizona heads to Colorado.