- Q2 3:44FGHOUJonathan Dimas 24 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Q3 6:46TDHOUMakhi Hughes 2 Yd Run (Jonathan Dimas Kick)10–0
- Q3 4:25TDUTAHDevon Dampier 22 Yd Run (Dillon Curtis Kick)10–7
- Q3 2:17FGHOUJonathan Dimas 47 Yd Field Goal13–7
- Q4 11:57TDUTAHWayshawn Parker 5 Yd Run (Dillon Curtis Kick)13–14
- Q4 2:09TDUTAHDevon Dampier 9 Yd Run (Dillon Curtis Kick)13–21
Houston Cougars vs Utah Utes — 2026-10-24 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Houston Cougars | Utah Utes |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 17 | 24 |
| Total yards | 368 | 430 |
| Net passing yards | 282 | 204 |
| Rushing yards | 86 | 226 |
| Third-down conversions | 9-17 | 5-10 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 5-40 | 5-47 |
| Time of possession | 29:55 | 30:05 |
Houston Cougars vs Utah Utes — NCAA Game Analysis
Utah Utes defeated Houston Cougars 21–13, a 8-point margin. Utah Utes led in total offense, 430 to 368. Utah Utes led in rushing yards, 226 to 86. Houston Cougars committed fewer turnovers, 1 to 2. Houston Cougars converted 9 of 17 third downs; Utah Utes converted 5 of 10.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Houston Cougars
Passing
- #1Conner Weigman
Rushing
- #21Makhi Hughes
- #1Conner Weigman
- #2Koby Young
- #6Re'Shaun Sanford II
Receiving
- #0Amare Thomas
- #2Koby Young
- #87Luke McGary
- #6Re'Shaun Sanford II
- #4Trent Walker
- #21Makhi Hughes
- #9Patrick Overmyer
Defense
- #25Carmycah Glass
- #4Brandon Mack II
- #5Will James
- #6Jordan Allen
- #2Jalen Mayo
- #0Javion White
- #12Sione Fotu
- #9Ashton Porter
- #18Khalil Laufau
- #8Kentrell Webb
- #98Myles Parker
- #10Latreveon McCutchin
- #8Tyson Turner
- #29Javen Holmes
Utah Utes
Passing
- #4Devon Dampier
Rushing
- #4Devon Dampier
- #1Wayshawn Parker
- #5Daniel Bray
- #15Byrd Ficklin
- Team
Receiving
- #2Creed Whittemore
- #1Wayshawn Parker
- #89Noah Bennee
- #7Braden Pegan
- #12Larry Simmons
- #10Hunter Andrews
- #5Daniel Bray
Defense
- #10Trey Reynolds
- #23Jackson Bennee
- #0Cyrus Polu
- #1Rabbit Evans
- #7Johnathan Hall
- #90Jireh Moe
- #15Lance Holtzclaw
- #5James Chenault Jr.
- #6Nate Ritchie
- #8Ethan Day
- #9Elijah Davis
- #45Pupu Sepulona
- #83Elijah Elliss
- #11Elijah Reed
- #1Wayshawn Parker
- #93Kash Dillon
- #97Lucas Samsula
- #51Karson Kaufusi
- #13Nick Brown
- #20Mateaki Helu