3 Things To Take Away From Houston’s 77-6 Victory Over Southern
Houston has finished up their week two matchup against Southern in dominant fashion, with the Cougars dominating the Jaguars 77-6. After their week one win against Oregon State, the Southern game continues their win streak headed into their week three matchup against Texas Tech.
The game itself had many big moments for the Houston football team, and the whole roster ended up getting some practice after Houston started to lead the game 35-0. With the whole team participating in the game, it provided a bigger lens for how deep this roster is in talent.
What are three things that we can take away from Houston’s game against Southern, and how do these achievements affect the Cougars’ week three matchup in Lubbock?
3. Houston’s Receivers are Elite
Throughout the game, the Houston offense succeeded consistently through the air. Houston Receivers like junior Koby Young and senior Amare Thomas were able to flex their muscles against the Southern secondary and put up some amazing numbers in the process.
Young was one of the biggest threats on the field, having 54 total yards with two touchdowns for the night. Not only does his performance solidify the talent on Houston’s roster, but it also shows that Young is a reliable target downfield.
2. Houston’s Defense is Solid
After the Oregon State game at home the week prior, the Houston defense had a difficult time stopping the Beavers from driving downfield. Against Southern, they only allowed six points for the night.
Overall, the Cougar defense became one of the biggest positives from the night. Their performance gave Houston’s defense some much-needed confidence and allowed them to experiment before their big game against the Red Raiders.
1. Houston has their Quarterback of the future
Houston fifth-year Quarterback Conner Weigman opened up the game against Southern for the Cougars and performed spectacularly on the field. He helped the Houston offense score 35 points before getting benched to get some rest.
After getting benched, Houston put in their new five-star freshman Keisean Henderson in the game and he showcased what he learned throughout the offseason. He allowed Houston to score the rest of their 42 points and even had two touchdowns of his own.
With his performance against Southern, there’s no doubt that he will be next year’s starter for the Cougars. His time throughout the offseason has helped him grow as a player, and he has finally begun to develop himself as a top-tier quarterback in the college football landscape.
What’s Next?
After an astonishing performance against Southern, No. 22 Houston gears up for their week three matchup against No. 13 Texas Tech. The game is a must-win if Houston wants to succeed in the Big 12, and the game’s result will give more insight into how Houston will perform against conference opponents.
Houston is in a good spot right now and is definitely one of the big teams to watch out for in College Football.
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