Houston strikes through the air
Patrick Overmyer scored four times on touchdown receptions from Conner Weigman, helping visiting Houston build a 35-3 advantage before defeating Kansas State 35-16 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Cougars led from the opening period and finished with 35 points, while the Wildcats scored 16.
Overmyer opened the scoring with a 1-yard pass from Weigman in the first quarter, followed by Jonathan Dimas' kick. Kansas State answered with Luis Rodriguez's 29-yard field goal to make it 7-3, but Houston added two touchdowns in the second period. Overmyer caught a 2-yard scoring pass, and Makhi Hughes ran 13 yards for another touchdown, with Dimas converting both kicks.
Houston extends its lead
The Cougars continued the scoring after halftime. Overmyer caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Weigman in the third quarter, then added a 2-yard touchdown reception later in the period. Dimas made the extra point after each score, and Houston took a 35-9 lead.
Kansas State's third-quarter points came on Garrett Oakley's 13-yard touchdown reception from Avery Johnson. The Wildcats attempted a two-point pass conversion, which failed. In the fourth quarter, Jaron Tibbs caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Johnson, and Rodriguez added the kick for the final 35-16 margin.
