Post Game Show | Houston Cougars Cruise to 36–20 Win Over Colorado Buffaloes |

Описание: In their Big 12 home opener, the Houston Cougars handed the Colorado Buffaloes a 36–20 loss at TDECU Stadium on September 12, 2025. It was a landmark matchup—the first between the programs since the 1971 Bluebonnet Bowl
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📌 Game Summary & Scoring

1st Quarter: Houston grabbed momentum early with a 52-yard field goal by Ethan Sanchez and a 4-yard touchdown run from Dean Connors, taking a 10–0 lead
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2nd Quarter: The Cougars added a 43-yard Sanchez field goal, before Colorado responded. Simeon Price powered in a 38-yard rushing TD, and later Ryan Staub fumbled—but teammate Zach Atkins recovered in the end zone for another TD, making it 16–14 at halftime
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3rd Quarter: Houston regained control with a 35-yard field goal from Sanchez and a 1-yard TD run by quarterback Conner Weigman, pushing the lead to 26–14
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4th Quarter: Weigman sealed the win with a 7-yard rushing touchdown, and although Staub connected on a 37-yard TD pass to Joseph Williams, the Buffs couldn’t close the gap, finalizing a 36–20 scoreline
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📊 Statistical Highlights
Category Colorado Buffaloes Houston Cougars
Final Score 20 36
Total Offense 204 passing + 95 rushing = 299 yds 222 passing + 208 rushing = 430 yds
QB Stats Staub: 19/34, 204 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT; 9 rushes for 48 yds Weigman: 15/24, 222 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT; 17 rushes for 83 yds, 2 TDs
Leading Rusher Simeon Price: 51 yds, 1 TD (5 carries) Dean Connors: 88 yds, 1 TD (21 carries)
Top Receiver Joseph Williams: 3 rec, 52 yds, TD Stephon Johnson: 5 rec, 117 yds
Turnovers 1 fumble lost None
Time of Possession ~27 min ~33 min

All stats sourced from official box score and team stats
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🌟 Standout Performers

Ryan Staub (Colorado QB): Managed a 204-yard passing effort with a rushing total of 48 yards. His lone interception and critical fumble hurt Colorado’s momentum
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Simeon Price (Colorado RB): Impressive scoring run of 38 yards, but Colorado lacked depth on the ground
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Conner Weigman (Houston QB): No turnovers, over 300 yards total offense, and two rushing touchdowns showcased leadership and balance
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Dean Connors (Houston RB): Tremendous workhorse with 88 rushing yards and a key touchdown that helped maintain Houston’s lead
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Ethan Sanchez (Houston Kicker): Perfect from beyond 35 yards on all four FG attempts, including a long 52-yarder
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🔍 Analysis & Takeaways

Houston’s control: A balanced offensive performance and dominance in time possession (~33:00 to ~27:00) overwhelmed Colorado
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Colorado miscues: Staub’s fumble and interception, combined with stalled drives, swung the game in Houston’s favor. Houston capitalized on these moments
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Houston’s offensive versatility: Switching efficiently between a potent running game and passing attack kept Colorado's defense on its heels.

Colorado flashed: Despite the loss, plays like Price’s long TD and Staub’s 37-yard passing touchdown hinted at offensive potential.

✅ Final Notes

Houston improved to 3-0 overall and maintained their unbeaten start to the season.

Colorado dropped to 1-2, remaining winless in conference play after a tough Big 12 opener.

The game also marked a return to the historic Houston vs Colorado rivalry for the first time in 54 years since their 1971 Bluebonnet Bowl encounter