Cincinnati Bearcats 24, Houston Cougars 31: final score and stats
Houston Cougars beat Cincinnati Bearcats, Cincinnati Bearcats 24 to Houston Cougars 31, on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats.
College FootballSaturday, November 7, 2026
DateNov 7, 2026
Start time3:30 PM ET
VenueTDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
TVFox
Attendance32,372
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| Houston Cougars | 14 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 31 |
Team comparison
Cincinnati BearcatsHouston Cougars
Points per game
Points allowed per game
5-4Record7-2
10th in Big 12Standing3rd in Big 12
0-3Road record / home record5-0
LLWLLLast 5WLWWW
L2StreakW1
Team stats
Cincinnati BearcatsHouston Cougars
1st Downs
9-143rd down efficiency4-8
1-14th down efficiency1-2
Total Yards
Passing
19/30Comp/Att17/24
Yards per pass
Rushing
Rushing Attempts
Yards per rush
9-54Penalties8-50
Turnovers
Fumbles lost
Interceptions thrown
33:38Possession26:22
Box score
Cincinnati Bearcats Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC French IV | 19/30 | 217 | 7.2 | 2 | 0 | 81.8 |
| Team | 19/30 | 217 | 7.2 | 2 | 0 | -- |
Cincinnati Bearcats Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gi'Bran Payne | 11 | 71 | 6.5 | 0 | 17 |
| Cole Tabb | 12 | 60 | 5.0 | 0 | 16 |
| JC French IV | 13 | 24 | 1.8 | 1 | 16 |
| Zylan Perry | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Team | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 41 | 162 | 4.0 | 1 | 17 |
Cincinnati Bearcats Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Henry | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 0 | 16 |
| JV Gibson | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 16 |
| Gavin Grover | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 1 | 34 |
| Cole Tabb | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 1 | 17 |
| Larenzo Fenner | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Isaiah Johnson | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Team | 19 | 217 | 11.4 | 2 | 34 |
Cincinnati Bearcats Fumbles
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Zylan Perry | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Cincinnati Bearcats Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Beeler | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| MJ Cannon | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Finley | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwan Peek Jr. | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny Worthy | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damaine Wilson | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marquaze Parker | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Simms III | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 64 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Cincinnati Bearcats KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zylan Perry | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 30 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 30 | 0 |
Cincinnati Bearcats Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Rusnak | 1/1 | 100.0 | 28 | 3/3 | 6 |
| Team | 1/1 | 100.0 | 28 | 3/3 | 6 |
Cincinnati Bearcats Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fletcher | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 0 | 2 | 45 |
| Team | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 0 | 2 | 45 |
Houston Cougars Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Weigman | 17/24 | 227 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 90.2 |
| Team | 17/24 | 227 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | -- |
Houston Cougars Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re'Shaun Sanford II | 15 | 126 | 8.4 | 1 | 51 |
| Makhi Hughes | 12 | 90 | 7.5 | 0 | 23 |
| Conner Weigman | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 1 | 10 |
| Team | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 35 | 241 | 6.9 | 2 | 51 |
Houston Cougars Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amare Thomas | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 2 | 31 |
| Patrick Overmyer | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 0 | 43 |
| Trent Walker | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 22 |
| Koby Young | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |
| Makhi Hughes | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Luke McGary | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Team | 17 | 227 | 13.4 | 2 | 43 |
Houston Cougars Fumbles
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brathwaite | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Houston Cougars Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Yates | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Porter | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Mayo | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javion White | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kentrell Webb | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Allen | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Marion Thomas | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latreveon McCutchin | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | 65 | 43 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Houston Cougars KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Butler | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 28 | 0 |
| Team | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 28 | 0 |
Houston Cougars Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Dimas | 1/1 | 100.0 | 28 | 4/4 | 7 |
| Team | 1/1 | 100.0 | 28 | 4/4 | 7 |
Houston Cougars Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Dougherty | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 0 | 1 | 36 |
| Team | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 0 | 1 | 36 |
Recent form
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Houston Cougars?
Houston Cougars won, 31-24, on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bearcats vs Houston Cougars?
Cincinnati Bearcats 24, Houston Cougars 31.
Where is Cincinnati Bearcats vs Houston Cougars played?
TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX.
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