Houston’s four-touchdown connection
Patrick Overmyer caught four touchdown passes from Conner Weigman as Houston Cougars defeated Kansas State Wildcats 35-16 on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The visiting Cougars finished with 35 points, while the home Wildcats scored 16.
Overmyer’s scoring catches covered 1, 2, 8 and 2 yards. His first touchdown put Houston ahead 7-0 in the opening period, and his second made it 14-3 in the second period. He added two more touchdown receptions in the third period, from 8 yards and 2 yards, as Houston moved ahead 35-9.
Houston builds its lead
Houston led 7-3 after the first period. Kansas State’s Luis Rodriguez cut into the deficit with a 29-yard field goal after Overmyer’s 1-yard touchdown catch.
The Cougars scored twice in the second period. Overmyer’s 2-yard reception made it 14-3, and Makhi Hughes followed with a 13-yard touchdown run for a 21-3 Houston lead. Jonathan Dimas kicked after each Houston touchdown listed in the first half.
Houston added 14 points in the third period, with Overmyer accounting for the two touchdowns. Kansas State answered with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Avery Johnson to Garrett Oakley, but the two-point pass conversion failed, leaving the score 28-9 before Overmyer’s fourth touchdown made it 35-9.
