Houston Dominates Southern 77-6 Behind Weigman's Efficient Night

A Lopsided Affair in Houston

The Houston Cougars displayed overwhelming offensive efficiency on Saturday, September 12, 2026, dismantling the visiting Southern Jaguars with a final score of 77-6. The game, played at TDECU Stadium before an attendance of 28,936, saw Houston control the contest from the opening kickoff, never allowing Southern to mount a significant threat. The Cougars improved to 2-0 on the season, while the Jaguars fell to 1-2.

First Half Dominance

Houston established its superiority immediately in the first quarter. Conner Weigman orchestrated the opening drive, connecting with Patrick Overmyer on a 9-yard touchdown pass to give the Cougars an early 7-0 lead. The scoring pace quickened as Re'Shaun Sanford II added another touchdown on a 9-yard run.

Makhi Hughes then punched it in from 1 yard out, and Weigman found Amare Thomas for an 8-yard strike, pushing the score to 28-0 by the end of the first period.

The second quarter continued Houston's relentless attack. Weigman connected with Koby Young on a 43-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 35-0. Keisean Henderson entered the game and immediately made an impact, throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass to Young, who now had two receiving scores in the contest.

Henderson added another touchdown pass to John Hebert from 20 yards out. The half concluded with Houston leading 49-0.

Third Quarter Scoring and Limited Southern Response

Houston carried its momentum into the third quarter, with Keisean Henderson contributing on the ground with a 54-yard touchdown run. DJ Butler added a 9-yard rushing touchdown, followed by John Hebert's own 7-yard rushing score, making it 70-0. Finally, Luke Carney capped Houston's scoring in the fourth quarter with an 8-yard run.

Southern managed to put points on the board only in the third period. Wyatt McCauley threw a 79-yard touchdown pass to Wydell Clark Jr., though the extra point attempt was blocked, resulting in a 6-point play that made the score 70-6. This proved to be the Jaguars' only scoring opportunity of the game.

Statistical Leaders

Conner Weigman was the standout performer for Houston, completing 9 of 12 passes for 120 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions. Koby Young led the receiving corps with three catches for 54 yards and two scores. Zane Smith provided a strong ground game for the Cougars, rushing 10 times for 69 yards.

For Southern, Wyatt McCauley completed 2 of 3 passes for 85 yards and one touchdown. Armariyan Asberry was the primary rusher for the Jaguars, carrying the ball three times for 6 yards. Despite the final score, the game highlighted Houston's offensive depth and precision against a struggling Southern defense.

Post-Game Context

The victory solidifies Houston's start to the season at 2-0. The Cougars' ability to score in every quarter, including a fourth-quarter touchdown, demonstrated their resilience and offensive firepower. Southern, now 1-2, struggled to contain Houston's multifaceted attack throughout the contest.

Sources

ESPN