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Houston Shocks LSU in Texas Bowl Thriller
28 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Conner Weigman threw for 236 yards and four touchdowns.
- Houston rallied from a 14-0 deficit to win 38-35.
- Dean Connors sealed the victory with a late touchdown.
Houston staged an impressive comeback to defeat LSU 38-35 in the Texas Bowl. Quarterback Conner Weigman orchestrated the rally, throwing for 236 yards and four touchdowns, including key scores to Amare Thomas and Tanner Koziol that erased an early 14-0 deficit. The Cougars entered halftime with a 21-14 lead.
LSU battled back, tying the game 28-28 in the fourth quarter with a touchdown pass from Michael Van Buren Jr. However, Houston's defense forced a three-and-out, allowing Dean Connors to break free for a 20-yard touchdown run with just over two minutes remaining. A subsequent onside kick recovery sealed the Cougars' victory.
The win marked a significant turnaround for Houston, finishing with a 10-3 record and a six-win improvement in coach Willie Fritz's second season. LSU, who started the season strong, ended with a 7-6 record. Both teams are set to begin their next seasons on September 5th.
