Houston Holds off UTSA for 17-14 Victory
Houston, TX – In a thrilling back-and-forth matchup, the Houston Cougars narrowly defeated the UTSA Roadrunners with a final score of 17-14. The game, held at TDECU Stadium in Houston, showcased the resilience and determination of both teams.
The first quarter opened with a touchdown pass from Houston’s D. Smith to Manjack, putting the Cougars ahead 7-0. However, UTSA quickly responded with a touchdown run from Barnes, tying the game 7-7. Both teams showcased solid offensive performances in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the only scoring came from a field goal by Houston’s J. Martin as time expired, giving the Cougars a 10-7 lead going into halftime. The third quarter saw Houston extend their lead with another touchdown pass from Smith, this time to Golden, making the score 17-7.
The fourth quarter saw a determined UTSA team fighting to comeback. Harris connected with Cephus for a 20-yard touchdown pass, bringing the Roadrunners within three points. However, despite their efforts, UTSA wasn’t able to find the end zone again, and Houston held on for the 17-14 victory.
Both teams displayed strong offensive performances, with UTSA gaining 417 total net yards compared to Houston’s 334 yards. UTSA also had more first downs, with 22 compared to Houston’s 18. However, Houston’s defense made crucial interceptions, with three interceptions resulting in 19 yards gained.
Individually, Barnes of UTSA had an impressive performance, rushing for 103 yards on 16 carries. Harris, the quarterback for UTSA, completed 18 of 36 passes for 209 yards but threw three interceptions. On the Houston side, Smith completed 22 of 34 passes for 233 yards.
The game was tightly contested, with both teams showcasing strength on both offense and defense. UTSA will look to bounce back from this loss in their next game, while Houston will aim to build on their momentum.