Kansas State fell behind early and could not recover, losing 35-16 to visiting Houston on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Houston receiver Patrick Overmyer caught four touchdown passes from Conner Weigman, while the Cougars built a 21-3 halftime lead and improved to 5-1. Kansas State is 3-2.
Houston builds an early lead
Overmyer opened the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown catch from Weigman in the first period, followed by Jonathan Dimas' kick. Kansas State answered with Luis Rodriguez's 29-yard field goal, leaving Houston ahead 7-3 after one quarter.
The Cougars pulled away in the second. Overmyer caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Weigman, and Makhi Hughes added a 13-yard touchdown run. Dimas made both extra points, giving Houston a 21-3 advantage at halftime. Kansas State was held scoreless in the second period.
Wildcats make a third-quarter push
Houston extended its lead when Overmyer caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Weigman in the third period. Kansas State responded with Garrett Oakley's 13-yard touchdown reception from Avery Johnson, but the two-point pass conversion failed, making the score 28-9.
Overmyer then caught his fourth touchdown pass of the game, a 2-yard connection from Weigman. Dimas' kick put Houston ahead 35-9 entering the fourth quarter.
