Weigman's Four Touchdowns Lead Houston Past Georgia Southern 42-28

Dominant First Half Sets Tone

Conner Weigman orchestrated a decisive offensive performance, throwing for four touchdowns and rushing for two more to guide the Houston Cougars to a 42-28 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The visiting team established control early, building a 14-0 lead in the first quarter before extending their advantage significantly in the second period.

Houston’s scoring began with a 5-yard touchdown run by Weigman, followed by a 22-yard reception from Koby Young to take an early 14-0 lead. Georgia Southern attempted to rally in the second quarter when Max Johnson connected with Alex Taylor on a 40-yard pass and Ty Cummings scored on a 2-yard run, tying the game at 14-14. However, Houston responded immediately.

Weigman added another rushing touchdown from 1 yard out, and Traville Frederick Jr. caught a 2-yard pass to restore the Cougars' lead at 28-14 by halftime.

Steady Execution in Later Quarters

The Cougars maintained their momentum into the second half. Trent Walker hauled in a 23-yard touchdown pass from Weigman in the third quarter, pushing the score to 35-14. Georgia Southern managed to close the gap slightly when Alex Taylor caught his second touchdown of the day, a 23-yard strike from Johnson, making the score 35-21.

In the final period, Houston sealed the win with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amare Thomas, bringing the final margin to 42-21 before Georgia Southern added a late 5-yard touchdown pass from Johnson to River Helms. The final score stood at 42-28.

Key Performances and Statistics

Weigman was efficient in the air, completing 17 of 22 passes for 239 yards and four touchdowns. His ground game was also effective, contributing two scores himself. For Houston, Re'Shaun Sanford II provided balance with 17 carries for 120 rushing yards, while Trent Walker led the receiving corps with six catches for 83 yards and one touchdown.

Georgia Southern’s Max Johnson threw for 284 yards on 26 of 38 passing, connecting on three touchdowns. Alex Taylor was the primary target for the Eagles, recording six receptions for 119 yards and two scores. David Mbadinga contributed on the ground with six carries for 37 yards.

Final Results and Records

The game was played at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia, in front of an attendance of 24,112. With this result, the Houston Cougars improved their record to 3-1, while the Georgia Southern Eagles fell to 1-3.

Sources

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