A Decisive Second-Half Surge
The Houston Cougars secured a 42-28 victory over the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia. The decisive factor in the contest was Houston's explosive second-half performance, where they outscored the hosts 28-14 to seal the win.
With a crowd of 24,112 in attendance, the Cougars improved their season record to 3-1, while the Eagles dropped to 1-3. The game featured a high-scoring affair with both teams finding the end zone consistently, but Houston's ability to sustain drives late in the game proved to be the difference.
Scoring Breakdown and Key Plays
Houston established an early lead with a 5-yard rushing touchdown by Conner Weigman in the first quarter, followed by a 22-yard pass to Koby Young. The Eagles responded in the second quarter with a 40-yard strike from Max Johnson to Alex Taylor and a 2-yard run by Ty Cummings. However, Houston reasserted control in the latter half of the second period.
Weigman added a 1-yard rushing touchdown, and Traville Frederick Jr. caught a 2-yard pass to extend the lead to 28-14 at the half. In the third quarter, Weigman connected with Trent Walker for a 23-yard touchdown, while Johnson found Taylor again for 23 yards.
The fourth quarter saw Amare Thomas catch an 11-yard pass from Weigman, and River Helms catch a 5-yard pass from Johnson to finish the scoring.