No. 25 UH avoids a scare, pulls away from pesky Georgia Southern in second half for win
UH scored touchdowns on six of its seven possessions as the No. 25 Cougars eventually put away Georgia Southern, which hosted a Power 4 team for the first time.
The University of Houston's No. 25 Cougars secured a 42-28 victory over Georgia Southern in a second-half surge at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. The Eagles controlled the game early, leading 14-0 after a turnover and a flea-flicker touchdown by Conner Weigman. Georgia Southern retaliated with a trick play, including a flea-flicker and a 40-yard touchdown pass to Alex Taylor.
UH answered with two more touchdowns, extending their lead to 21-14 at the half. Weigman had a stellar performance, throwing for 239 yards and six touchdowns, while rushing for 122 yards. Re Shaun Sanford II rushed for 42 yards, contributing to UH's dominant second half. Georgia Southern managed to score once in the fourth quarter, but UH's pass defense struggled, allowing three touchdowns from Georgia Southern's quarterback.
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