Houston Cougars Edge Oregon State Beavers in Overtime Thriller

The Houston Cougars maintained their perfect record, advancing to 4-0, with a narrow victory over the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. The final score was 27-24 in favor of the Coogs. Meanwhile, the Beavs continue to struggle this season, now standing at 0-5.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with the Beavs taking an early lead. They managed to put up 7 points on the board while keeping the Coogs scoreless. The home team's defense showed resilience early on, setting a challenging tone for Houston's offense.

Second Quarter

In response, Houston came alive in the second quarter. Conner Weigman led a charge that resulted in two touchdowns and a field goal for HOU. Weigman's passing accuracy was pivotal as he completed 20 out of his 36 attempts for a total of 270 yards and two touchdowns despite one interception.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw both teams tightening their defenses significantly. The only scoring came from OSU with a field goal that narrowed their deficit slightly but left them trailing by three points heading into the final quarter.

Fourth Quarter

As tensions rose in Reser Stadium during the fourth quarter, both teams exchanged blows on offense and defense alike. The Coogs managed to add another touchdown while conceding one as well to ORST, leading to an intense finish where both sides were tied at regulation's end.

Overtime

In overtime play, Ethan Sanchez proved crucial for HOU by successfully converting his second field goal attempt of the game from within range—securing victory for his team without any misses throughout regulation or extra time plays.

This post game analysis highlights how critical moments defined this matchup between these two determined squads battling it out fiercely till its very last seconds—a testament not only towards individual performances like those seen from players such as Dean Connors who rushed effectively but also collective efforts across all units involved here today!

Looking ahead after reviewing these Houston Cougars post-match stats: fans can anticipate more action when they host Texas Tech Red Raiders next week at TDECU Stadium on October 4th at 7:00 PM EDT; catch all live coverage via ESPN network broadcasted nationwide!

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