Patrick Overmyer hauled in four touchdown passes from Conner Weigman as the Cougars built a 35-9 lead through three quarters and went on to defeat Kansas State 35-16 on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Houston builds control
Overmyer’s 1-yard reception from Weigman opened the scoring in the first period, with Jonathan Dimas converting the kick. Kansas State answered with Luis Rodriguez’s 29-yard field goal, but Houston led 7-3 after one quarter.
The Cougars added two touchdowns in the second period. Overmyer scored on a 2-yard pass from Weigman, then Makhi Hughes ran 13 yards for another Houston touchdown. Dimas made both kicks, and Houston carried a 21-3 advantage into halftime.
Overmyer stays involved
Houston extended the margin in the third period when Overmyer caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Weigman. Kansas State responded with Garrett Oakley’s 13-yard touchdown reception from Avery Johnson, although the two-point pass conversion failed.
The Cougars answered before the quarter ended. Overmyer caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Weigman, and Dimas’ kick made the score 35-9. Kansas State’s final points came in the fourth period on Jaron Tibbs’ 6-yard touchdown reception from Johnson, followed by Rodriguez’s kick.
