No. 14 Houston vs Colorado Live In-Game Updates, Analysis, Highlights and Box Score
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It's time for a Friday night showdown in the Big 12 as the No. 14 Houston Cougars have traveled out to Boulder to battle the Colorado Buffaloes in an important Week 11 game.
Houston enters at 7-2 with a 4-2 record in Big 12 play, while Colorado is at 3-6 with a 1-5 record. The Cougars are just 2-2 on the road, however both losses were against top 12 teams in Texas Tech and Utah.
Houston needs to win out to have a shot of the Big 12 Championship, and that starts with beating Coach Deion Sanders' Colorado team. The Cougars are coming off a 31-24 win over Cincinnati, while the Buffaloes lost to Arizona State 20-10.
Colorado's passing game against Houston's passing defense will be an important battle to watch. Buffaloes junior receiver Joseph Williams and quarterback Isaac Wilson lead a passing attack that is sixth in the Big 12.
Houston will need to bounce back and put up points with its high-powered and balanced offense.
Follow along with Houston Cougars On SI after kickoff for live updates, highlights, stats and observations from Friday night.
Houston vs Colorado Live Updates and Box Score
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | FINAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston | 3 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 32 |
Colorado | 0 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 42 |
Houston Drive 1: The Cougars received to start the game and went on a long 15-play opening march that took over seven minutes. Houston had to settle for a 27-yard field goal from redshirt sophomore kicker Jonathan Dimas after driving 66 yards.
Houston 3, Colorado 0
Observation: It was a great opening drive, but it bogged down in the redzone. That is a disappointment for Houston and coach Willie Fritz, who emphasizes four-point plays and scoring touchdowns instead of field goals.
Colorado Drive 1: The Buffaloes picked up one first down, but Houston was able to stop them after that.
Change of Possession
Houston Drive 2: It's Overmyer that made his presence felt with two big catches, including converting a third-and-14. The Cougars punch it in with senior running back Makhi Hughes with an eight-yard rushing touchdown.
Houston 10, Colorado 0
21 CAN YOU DO SOMETHING FOR ME 😤 pic.twitter.com/7WuCygB6C2
— Houston Football (@UHCougarFB) November 14, 2026
Observation: The Cougars take early control and had some big third down conversions on the drive to Overmyer and senior receiver Trent Walker.
Colorado Drive 2: The Buffaloes were backed up at 6-yard line after an unsportsmanlike penalty was assessed on the kickoff, but it didn't matter as they went on an impressive 94-yard drive that resulted in a 38-yard touchdown run from running back Richard Young.
Houston 10, Colorado 7
Observation: This was a poor defensive drive for Houston, and continously gave up scramble runs to Buffaloes quarterback Isaac Wilson on third down.
Houston Drive 3: The Cougars quickly went down the field thanks to the running game, and redshirt junior Re'Shaun Sanford II burst out for a 40-yard rush. Houston scored a touchdown on a four-yard touchdown reception from Amare Thomas.
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— Houston Football (@UHCougarFB) November 14, 2026
Houston 17, Colorado 7
Colorado Drive 3: Colorado goes three-and-out.
Change of Possession
Houston Drive 4: The Cougars convert multiple third downs, but have to settle for another field goal as Dimas drills a 52-yard field goal, a new career high.
Houston 20, Colorado 7
Colorado Drive 4: The Buffaloes quickly respond on the ground with a 67-yard house call by DeKalon Taylor.
Houston 20, Colorado 14
Houston Drive 5: The Cougars could not get a critical first down to close out the half as Houston surprisingly goes three-and-out.
Change of Possession
Colorado Drive 5: The Buffaloes are just doing whatever they want on offense and running the ball. JaQuail Smith ran for a 32-yard touchdown that put the Buffs up at halftime.
Houston 20, Colorado 21
HALF
Colorado Drive 6: Wilson has a tipped pass that is then intercepted by defensive back Javion White.
Houston Drive 6: The Cougars have a complete disaster and Weigman is sacked and fumbled.
Colorado Drive 7: The Buffaloes answer immediately with a 53-yard touchdown reception from Williams.
Houston 20, Colorado 28
Houston Drive 7: The Cougars get into Colorado territory, but complete stall and come up short on fourth down.
Change of Possession
Colorado Drive 8: The Buffaloes have their longest drive of the game and get into the red zone. Freshman quarterback Kaneal Sweetwyne walks in for a rushing touchdown.
Houston 20, Colorado 35
Houston Drive 8: The Cougars had a very poor offensive drive and Weigman threw an interception to the outside.
Change of Possession
Colorado Drive 9: Houston's defense finally gets a big stop on fourth down.
Houston Drive 9: The Cougars finally get on the board and score a much-needed touchdown by Overmyer. The two-point conversion is no good.
Houston 26, Colorado 35
Colorado Drive 10: The Buffaloes just bully the Cougars away with a long drive where it picked up a third-and-14 and a third-and-11.
Houston 26, Colorado 42
Houston Drive 10: The Cougars get a late touchdown, but it doesn't matter as it's too little, too late. The two-point conversion was also no good.
Houston 32, Colorado 42
The Buffaloes run the clock out after the onside kick was no good.
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Maanav Gupta is a staff writer for Houston Cougars on SI. He graduated from the University of Houston in the summer of 2025 with his bachelor’s in journalism and a minor in Spanish. Gupta spent three years at the student newspaper, The Daily Cougar, and also covered the 2025 Final Four and National Championship as Houston beat writer for College Basketball Review. He also has his own YouTube channel, Maanav’s Sports Talk, where he has interviewed professional athletes and broadcasters like Jim Nantz, Jose Altuve, J.J. Watt, Rich Eisen, and Alperen Sengun. Gupta was also a contributor to the Houston athletic program as a student. You can find Gupta on X, Instagram and TikTok @MGSportsTalk.