{
  "id": 12334168,
  "title": "Benched by Collin Klein, Houston QB Conner Weigman now faces Kansas State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/benched-by-collin-klein-houston-qb-conner-weigman-now-faces-kansas",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T08:05:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/benched-collin-klein-houston-qb-080535142.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Down by 10 early in a 2024 game against then-No. 8 LSU, Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman was replaced with Marcel Reed. Weigman's performance that day was lackluster, completing 6 of 18 attempts for 64 yards and facing multiple sacks. Reed, on the other hand, contributed with an impressive 62 yards on the ground and three touchdowns, leading the Aggies to a comeback victory. Following this, Reed became Texas A&M's third-year starter and is now set to lead the team in their upcoming matchup against Kansas State. Weigman, seeking a fresh start, transferred to Houston before the 2025 season and has continued to excel under coach Willie Fritz, leading the 19th-ranked Cougars and ranking among the most efficient passers in college football. In a preseason game against Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Weigman will face Klein, his former offensive coordinator, who praised Weigman's leadership and competitiveness.",
  "summary": "A Texas A&M benching changed Conner Weigman's path. Now the Houston QB is set for a reunion with Collin Klein and Kansas State.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}