{
  "id": 18828311,
  "title": "Re’Shaun Sanford II breaks tie with long TD run as No. 17 Houston beats Cincinnati 31-24",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/reshaun-sanford-ii-breaks-tie-with-long-td-run-as-no-17-houston-beats-18828311",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T00:43:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/11/07/reshaun-sanford-ii-breaks-tie-with-long-td-run-as-no-17-houston-beats-cincinnati-31-24"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston's No. 17 team secured a 31-24 victory over Cincinnati on Saturday, thanks to standout performances from Re’Shaun Sanford II and Conner Weigman. Sanford, who finished the game with 126 rushing yards and the crucial tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter, helped propel the Cougars to the lead. Weigman, who completed 17 of 24 passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns, also contributed significantly to the win. Cincinnati's effort was hampered by a controversial play where JC French IV's backward pass was ruled illegal after a replay review, allowing Houston to recover and seal the win with 2:11 remaining on the clock. The game also saw notable performances from Cincinnati's JV Gibson, who was carted off due to injury, and Amare Thomas, who had 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Houston's defense held strong, with a season-high 468 yards of offense contributing to their successful campaign.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cincinnati Bearcats vs. No. 17 Houston Cougars, live updates, score",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/cincinnati-bearcats-vs-no-17-houston-cougars-live-updates-score",
        "published": "2026-11-07T17:30:45.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}