Kansas State vs. Houston Short Report | Nov 2, 2024

In a shocking upset at TDECU Stadium, the Houston Cougars, coached by Willie Fritz, toppled the No. 15-ranked Kansas State Wildcats with a 24-19 victory. The game, delayed by an hour due to a lightning storm, saw Kansas State initially assert dominance with strategic plays, though they struggled significantly in the running game, managing only 89 yards. Quarterback Avery Johnson delivered an erratic performance with 238 yards and a touchdown but was plagued by two critical fourth-quarter interceptions, which were pivotal in the Cougars' comeback.

Houston, under the guidance of quarterback Zeon Chriss, mounted a stunning fourth-quarter comeback by capitalizing on explosive plays and turnovers. Chriss, who completed all 11 of his passes, orchestrated a late-game drive that culminated in a 41-yard rushing touchdown, sealing the triumph for the Cougars. Despite outgaining Houston in total offense, the Wildcats could not overcome their 2-1 turnover deficit. Kansas State's resilient defense limited Houston to 232 total yards but was unable to thwart Houston's key scores set up by Kansas State's errors. The Wildcats now face a critical period of rest before returning for a series of challenging games to close the season.