Houston Cougars @ SMU Mustangs
6-2, 3-2 American
16
6-2, 3-2 American
3-4, 1-2 American
38
3-4, 1-2 American
Game Leaders
241
G. WardWR
21/33, 2 TD
241
228
B. HicksQB
16/31, 3 TD
228
54
D. CatalonRB
17 CAR
54
115
B. WestRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
115
84
C. AllenWR
5 REC
84
83
C. SuttonWR
7 REC, 1 TD
83
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None
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3
J. PruittDL
3
7
S. TaylorLB
4 SOLO
7
6
K. MitchellLB
5 SOLO
6
Team Stats
303
Total Yards
406
2
Turnovers
1
13
1st Downs
19
4-55
Penalties
6-62
4/16
3rd Down
6/16
1/3
4th Down
1/2
30:22
Possession
29:38
Game Information
Dallas, TX
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 13 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 | 6-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 303 | 406 |
| Passing | 241 | 228 |
| Comp/Att | 21/33 | 16/31 |
| Yards per pass | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 62 | 178 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 1.8 | 4.5 |
| Penalties | 4-55 | 6-62 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:22 | 29:38 |
2026 Standings
FBS
| Big 12 Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Arizona | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| BYU | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Baylor | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Cincinnati | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Colorado | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Houston | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kansas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kansas State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| TCU | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Texas Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCF | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Utah | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| West Virginia | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Atlantic Coast Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| California | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Clemson | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Duke | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Louisville | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Miami | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| NC State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| SMU | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Stanford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Virginia | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wake Forest | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
Source: Tom Herman joins Florida State's coaching staff
Florida State is adding Tom Herman to its coaching staff for the 2026 season, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Group of 11 athletes challenge new NCAA eligibility rules in suit
Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.
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Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
We adjusted our ranking after removing former No. 1 player Brendan Sorsby.
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