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No. 14 Houston Cougars vs No. 10 Utah Utes Live Updates, Box Score

This top-15 late-night showdown between Houston and Utah is set to be a thriller.
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Oct 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) runs with the ball past Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker Isaiah Chisom (2) during the third quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) runs with the ball past Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker Isaiah Chisom (2) during the third quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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The No. 14 Houston Cougars will be taking on the No. 10 Utah Utes in the biggest game of this week. This top-15 showdown in the Big 12 on a late night at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City presents such a vital game for the Cougars to continue their Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff hopes.

Houston is looking for its first win over a top 10 opponent on the road since 2009. It's also the first top 15 road matchup for UH in 37 years. The stakes couldn't be higher.

Houston enters at 6-1 and 3-1 in the Big 12 while Utah is just one of three undefeated teams left in college football at the start of this game with a 6-0 and 3-0 mark.

Coogs vs Utes

Houston Cougars vs Utah Utes
Oct 26, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars defensive lineman Anthony Holmes Jr. (18) attempts to tackle Utah Utes quarterback Isaac Wilson (11) during the second quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Houston has won all of the previous five games against Utah and will be looking to make it six in a row. These two teams last faced each other in 2024 at TDECU Stadium in Houston, and the Cougars won 17-14 on a game-winning field goal.

The Cougars are coming off an important 35-32 win over what was No. 18 Oklahoma State at home. Utah won a close 27-24 road game over Colorado.

Kickoff is set for 9:15 p.m. on ESPN. We will be right here with live game updates as the action unfolds.

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Follow along for live game updates as the game progresses.

Utah received to start the game and picked up one first down before Houston got the stop.

Change of Possession

The Cougars also picked up one first down starting at their own 11-yard line. However, they weren't able to pick up a third-and-two. Liam Dougherty booted a 52-yard punt.

Change of Possession

Utah had a quick three-and-out and featured an impressive run stop from JACK Latreveon McCutchin.

Change of Possession

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MAANAV GUPTA

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.