{
  "id": 5836889,
  "title": "Weigman throws for 305 yards and leads No. 23 Houston to a 33-20 win over Oregon State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/weigman-throws-for-305-yards-and-leads-no-23-houston-to-a-33-20-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T20:35:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/05/weigman-throws-for-305-yards-and-leads-no-23-houston-to-a-33-20-win-over-oregon-state"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Conner Weigman delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 305 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for a score as No. 23 Houston defeated Oregon State 33-20 in their season opener on Saturday. Re’Shaun Sanford II and Mekhi Hughes contributed with rushing scores, propelling Houston to a commanding 33-20 victory. Weigman completed 20 of 30 passes and threw a crucial 31-yard scoring pass to Amare Thomas in the first quarter, extending Houston's lead. SanSanford scored via a 56-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter, widening the gap to 16-7. Mekhi Hughes sealed the score with a 1-yard touchdown run just over six minutes into the third quarter, bolstering Houston's lead to 26-7. Despite trailing 26-7, Oregon State managed to close the gap to six points, with Jesse Legree scoring on a 7-yard touchdown catch from Braden Atkinson with just 44 seconds left in the third quarter and AJ Newberry adding a 4-yard touchdown run with nine minutes remaining. Nonetheless, Weigman’s decisive touchdown run sealed Houston's win. The Beavers struggled on third and fourth downs, going 6 of 20 in those situations, while Houston outgained Oregon State 533 yards to 402.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Maiava passes for 349 yards, hits frosh Mosley for 2 TDs in No. 14 USC’s 39-0 rout of Fresno State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/maiava-passes-for-349-yards-hits-frosh-mosley-for-2-tds-in-no-14-uscs",
        "published": "2026-09-05T04:17:33.000Z"
      }
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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."
}