Houston’s 2 TD returns power 24-14 win over Tulsa
Damarion Williams gave Houston the lead for good with an interception return for a touchdown and the Cougars held off Tulsa 24-14 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Houston Cougars
24
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
| TLSA | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
H. A. Chapman Stadium · 16,120 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Cincinnati Bearcats | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Utah Utes | L 13-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Oklahoma State Cowboys | W 35-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Kansas State Wildcats | W 35-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UCF Knights | W 27-17 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 13:45 24-14
Marquez Stevenson 94 Yd Kickoff Return (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 13:58 17-14
T.K. Wilkerson 1 Yd Run (Jacob Rainey Kick)
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Field Goal 9:39 17-7
Dalton Witherspoon 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:34 14-7
Damarion Williams 25 Yd Interception Return (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 12:23 7-7
Clayton Tune 15 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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Touchdown 6:02 0-7
Sam Crawford Jr. 14 Yd pass from Zach Smith (Jacob Rainey Kick)
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HOU
7 plays, 41 yards, 4:15 · End of Game
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TLSA 4:15
7 plays, 39 yards, 2:04 · Fumble
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HOU 6:19
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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TLSA 8:44
8 plays, 46 yards, 2:16 · Downs
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HOU 11:00
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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TLSA 12:40
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:00 · Fumble
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HOU 13:45
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:45 24-14
Marquez Stevenson 94 Yd Kickoff Return (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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TLSA 13:58
9 plays, 98 yards, 3:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:58 17-14
T.K. Wilkerson 1 Yd Run (Jacob Rainey Kick)
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HOU 2:40
8 plays, 37 yards, 5:21 · Punt
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TLSA 8:01
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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HOU 9:39
6 plays, 37 yards, 2:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:39 17-7
Dalton Witherspoon 23 Yd Field Goal
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TLSA 12:36
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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HOU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:40 · End of Half
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TLSA 0:40
5 plays, 26 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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TLSA 1:34
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:12 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:34 14-7
Damarion Williams 25 Yd Interception Return (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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HOU 1:46
7 plays, 25 yards, 5:12 · Punt
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TLSA 6:58
6 plays, 44 yards, 2:04 · Interception
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HOU 9:02
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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TLSA 11:09
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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HOU 12:23
4 plays, 35 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:23 7-7
Clayton Tune 15 Yd Run (Dalton Witherspoon Kick)
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TLSA 13:46
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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HOU 14:51
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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TLSA 2:02
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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HOU 4:30
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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TLSA 6:02
5 plays, 31 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:02 0-7
Sam Crawford Jr. 14 Yd pass from Zach Smith (Jacob Rainey Kick)
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HOU 8:07
3 plays, 16 yards, 1:26 · Fumble
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TLSA 9:33
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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HOU 10:40
6 plays, 16 yards, 4:20 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
HOU
TLSA
12
1st Downs
18
2-13
3rd down efficiency
5-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
2-3
231
Total Yards
380
100
Passing
381
9/13
Comp/Att
29/45
7.7
Yards per pass
8.5
131
Rushing
-1
43
Rushing Attempts
23
3.0
Yards per rush
0.0
3-31
Penalties
4-39
1
Turnovers
4
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
2
35:42
Possession
24:18
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