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Houston Cougars Fall to Oklahoma State Cowboys at John O'Quinn Field in American Football Showdown

The Houston Cougars, with a season record of 4-7, faced off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, holding an 8-3 record. The game concluded with the scoreboard reflecting a 30-43 outcome in favor of the visiting team.


Nov 18, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars linebacker Jamal Morris (25) tackles Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Ollie Gordon II (0) during the second quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

At John O'Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium, home to the Houston Cougars, fans witnessed an intense game where both teams displayed strong offensive tactics. The Cougars started off strong with 14 points in the first quarter but were outscored by the Cowboys who managed to put up three points. The second quarter saw a reversal of fortunes as Oklahoma State racked up 16 points compared to Houston's nine.


Despite a robust start, the third quarter proved challenging for the Cougars as they were unable to add any points to their tally while Oklahoma State continued their momentum with another 14 points. In the final quarter, both teams fought hard on offense; however, it was not enough for Houston as they scored seven points against ten from their opponents.


Nov 18, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; A detailed view of an Oklahoma State Cowboys helmet on the sideline of the game against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

The statistics highlight key performances from both sides. The Cougars amassed a total of 393 yards throughout the game and achieved an average gain of six yards per play over 58 plays. Their rushing efforts resulted in one touchdown and contributed significantly with seven first downs and a total rushing yardage of 130 on 28 attempts.


Houston's passing game was also notable; two touchdowns came through aerial efforts including one impressive longest pass completion that went for sixty yards contributing to their overall passing yardage of 263. However, two interceptions by Oklahoma State tempered this success—one being returned for fifty-seven yards resulting in a touchdown.


Nov 18, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Ollie Gordon II (0) is tackled by Houston Cougars defensive back Malik Fleming (15) during the fourth quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams played without major incidents; no punts were blocked nor returned for touchdowns. Penalties did have some impact on Houston's performance—ten penalties cost them seventy-nine yards over the course of play.


Looking ahead after this tough loss at home, fans can mark their calendars for when Houston will take on UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando on November twenty-fifth at five PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be broadcasted live on Fox Sports one satellite channel two hundred nineteen where supporters can follow all action live from Florida.

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