UH football notes: Patrick Overmyer, Liam Dougherty earn Big 12 accolades

University of Houston (UH) football players Patrick Overmyer and Liam Dougherty were honored with Big 12 accolades in the latest football notes. Overmyer, a tight end, tied an FBS record for touchdown receptions by a tight end with four catches in a game against Kansas State. This performance earned him the offensive player of the week award.

Overmyer currently leads all tight ends nationally with six touchdown receptions, second in receptions (33) and receiving yards (393) for the regular season. He expressed gratitude to his coaches and team for providing him opportunities to succeed.

Punter Liam Dougherty was also recognized for his special teams performance, as he surpassed the previous UH school record with an average of 59.3 yards on three punts. His 74-yard punt stood as the sixth-longest in school history. Freshman running back John Hebert is expected to return from a torn ACL surgery in time for the start of summer workouts.

UH's Oct. 2 Hall of Honor Gala raised over $1.4 million, a school record, to provide scholarships for more than 400 student-athletes across 17 varsity sports. The Big 12 announced a selection window for networks to determine the kickoff time for UH's Oct. 24 game against Utah.