{
  "id": 10097418,
  "title": "No. 25 UH avoids a scare, pulls away from pesky Georgia Southern in second half for win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/no-25-uh-avoids-a-scare-pulls-away-from-pesky-georgia-southern-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T00:35:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-25-uh-avoids-scare-003529257.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "No. 25 UH defeats Georgia Southern 42-28 in second half",
    "UH's Conner Weigman throws 239 yards, six TDs, rushes 122 yards",
    "Georgia Southern scores once in fourth quarter, UH's pass defense weak"
  ],
  "editors_take": "UH's second-half surge shows it can overcome early adversity and pull away from a determined opponent, highlighting the team's resilience and depth in a key performance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}