Houston Defeats Utah 17-14 in Close Game

In a tightly contested game, the Houston Cougars edged past the Utah Utes 17-14, clinching victory with a last-second 43-yard field goal from Jack Martin. The Cougars' win came despite struggling offensively, totaling only 289 yards, with just 61 passing yards from quarterback Zeon Chriss, who threw two touchdown passes. A pivotal moment occurred when Houston's A.J. Haulcy intercepted Utah's backup quarterback Brandon Rose late in the game, setting up Houston's winning drive. The Utes initially took the lead with a 71-yard touchdown pass from Isaac Wilson to Brant Kuithe but struggled to capitalize thereafter, missing two field goals. With this victory, Houston improved to 3-5 on the season, while Utah suffered its fourth consecutive loss, dropping to 4-4. The game highlighted both teams' defensive capabilities, particularly Utah's goal-line stops.