The Aporia · Conner Weigman throws 4 TD passes, runs for 2 scores as No. 25 Houston beats Georgia Southern 42-28

Conner Weigman led No. 25 Houston to a 42-28 victory over Georgia Southern in a game that saw Houston score touchdowns on their first six possessions. Weigman threw four touchdown passes and ran for two scores, finishing with 239 passing yards while going 17 of 22. Re’Shaun Sanford II added 120 rushing yards for Houston. Despite trailing early by 14 points, Georgia Southern tied the game temporarily but was outscored in the second half. Coach Willie Fritz, who previously led Georgia Southern from 2014-15, returned to Statesboro with his new team.

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On Saturday, Conner Weigman led the Houston Cougars to a decisive victory against Georgia Southern, with a final score of 42-28. In this game, Weigman threw four touchdown passes and scored two rushing touchdowns as Houston dominated early by scoring on their first six possessions. Houston's total offense for the day amounted to an impressive 441 yards, continuing their trend of exceeding 400 yards in each of the last four weeks. Despite a strong effort from Max Johnson and Georgia Southern overcoming an initial deficit to tie at 14-all, Houston maintained control thanks to Weigman's performance. The victory brings Houston’s record up to 3-1 for the season, while Georgia Southern remains at 1-3. Coach Willie Fritz, who led Georgia Southern from 2014-15 before joining Houston as its third-year head coach, returned to Statesboro for this game.

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STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Conner Weigman threw four touchdown passes and ran for two scores, leading No. 25 Houston to a 42-28 win over Georgia Southern on Saturday in coach Willie Fritz’s return to Statesboro.

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Conner Weigman throws 4 TD passes, runs for 2 scores as No. 25 Houston beats Georgia Southern 42-28 · assertive framing

Weigman → throw → Statesboro

Fritz, Houston’s third-year coach, led the Eagles from 2014-15. asserted

Fritz → lead → 2014

Houston (3-1) scored touchdowns on its first six possessions. asserted

Houston → score → possessions

In addition to his two rushing scores, Weigman threw TD passes to four receivers, hitting tight end Traville Frederick Jr. along with wide receivers Koby Young, Amare Thomas and Trent Walker. asserted

Weigman → throw → Young

He finished 17 of 22 for 239 yards, and Re’Shaun Sanford II led the Cougars on the ground with 120 yards. asserted

II → finish → yards

Georgia Southern (1-3) overcame an early 14-0 deficit to briefly tie the game 14-all. asserted

Southern → overcome → game

Max Johnson fired a 40-yard touchdown strike to Alex Taylor, and Ty Cummings scored on a 2-yard rush after the Eagles used a surprise onside kick to regain possession. asserted

Eagles → fire → possession

The Cougars entered the game ranked seventh nationally in total offense and showed no signs of slowing down. asserted

Cougars → enter → signs

Houston amassed 441 total yards, its fourth consecutive week going over 400. asserted

week → amass → 400

Johnson had his best performance of the season, keeping the Eagles in striking distance most of the afternoon. asserted

Johnson → have → afternoon

He completed 26 of 38 passes for 284 yards with three touchdowns, lifting Georgia Southern’s offense to a solid response after the Eagles just three-second half points last week. asserted

He → complete → points

Up next Houston: Returns to Big 12 Conference action next Saturday at home against UCF. asserted

Houston → return → UCF

Conner Weigman throws 4 TD passes, runs for 2 scores as No. 25 Houston beats Georgia Southern 42-28

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