Big days from Connors, Weigman send Houston past Rice 35-9 in crosstown rivalry

— Conner Weigman threw for 188 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score to lead Houston to a 35-9 win over crosstown rival Rice in the on Saturday night.
Sep 7, 2026, 11:56 am - AP
Play-By-Play
2nd Quarter
Rice Owls
Field Goal
9:20 - 2nd
0
HOU
3
RICE
Enock Gota 42 Yd Field Goal
14 plays, 47 yards, 6:27
Houston Cougars
Touchdown
0:40 - 2nd
7
HOU
3
RICE
Dean Connors 54 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
5 plays, 74 yards, 0:35
3rd Quarter
Houston Cougars
Touchdown
6:24 - 3rd
14
HOU
3
RICE
Conner Weigman 9 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
15 plays, 76 yards, 6:50
4th Quarter
Houston Cougars
Touchdown
14:53 - 4th
21
HOU
3
RICE
Will James 37 Yd Interception Return (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:51
Rice Owls
Touchdown
9:02 - 4th
21
HOU
9
RICE
Chase Jenkins 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:51
Houston Cougars
Touchdown
8:19 - 4th
28
HOU
9
RICE
Stephon Johnson 74 Yd pass from Conner Weigman (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:43
Houston Cougars
Touchdown
3:40 - 4th
35
HOU
9
RICE
Dean Connors 42 Yd Run (Ethan Sanchez Kick)
3 plays, 49 yards, 0:57
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