Zeon Chriss led the Houston Cougars to a 30-19 victory over TCU in his first start as quarterback. Chriss ended Houston’s eight-quarter scoring drought with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Devan Williams early in the game. The Cougars snapped a nine-game losing streak against TCU, who were heavy favorites. Donovan Smith replaced an injured Chriss briefly but returned to lead a crucial drive in the fourth quarter. TCU struggled with turnovers throughout the game, with quarterback Josh Hoover throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble.
Houston’s defense played a key role in the victory, with A.J. Haulcy intercepting Hoover twice and setting up Houston’s scoring drives. The win marked a significant turnaround for Houston, who had suffered back-to-back shutout losses before this game. Coach Willie Fritz’s decision to start Chriss paid off as the team showed a renewed energy and determination on the field. TCU, on the other hand, struggled to maintain momentum after consecutive losses.
Both teams will have a bye week before their next games, with Houston facing Kansas and TCU taking on No. 18 Utah. The win against TCU marks a turning point for Houston in the Big 12, as they look to build on this momentum going forward.
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