{
  "id": 8019674,
  "title": "A 'hungry' Conner Weigman leads UH into a statement game at Texas Tech to open Big 12 play",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/a-hungry-conner-weigman-leads-uh-into-a-statement-game-at-texas-tech",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T12:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hungry-conner-weigman-leads-uh-120200005.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "University of Houston quarterback Conner Weigman, known for his ability to handle high-pressure situations, returns to open Big 12 play this Friday against No. 13 Texas Tech in Lubbock. As the Cougars aim to make an early statement against the defending conference champion, Weigman carries the weight of being one of the Big 12's top quarterbacks. A three-year veteran at Texas A&M, Weigman's career took a positive turn when he transferred to UH, where he led the team to a 10-win season and an MVP performance in the Texas Bowl. Continuity played a role in his decision to return to UH, as he now has the same offensive coordinator, Slade Nagle, and quarterbacks coach, Shawn Bell, for his second consecutive season. Weigman's consistency and maturity have become defining traits in his 15-game career with UH, and he has proven his ability to perform in hostile environments. With a chip on his shoulder from last year, Weigman is ready to make his mark this season, vowing to put his best foot forward in every game.",
  "summary": "The Houston quarterback has played in hostile environments and big games. Now he gets another chance as the Cougars look to take a big step in their Big 12 opener at Texas Tech.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Texas vs UTSA football: Betting lines, scouting report, predictions for nonconference game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/texas-vs-utsa-football-betting-lines-scouting-report-predictions-for",
        "published": "2026-09-17T14:52:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}