The University of Houston kicked off their football season against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Thursday night The Coogs won easily by a score of 27-0 at TDECU Stadium. The offense was led by transfers Conner Weigman at quarterback andย Dean Connors playing running back. Head coach Willie Fritz will take his team across Highway 288 next week to take on the Rice Owls for the Bayou Bucket.

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    The Houston Cougars defense suffocates the run game of the Lumberjacks.
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    Conner Weigman #1 of the Houston Cougars rushes for a big gain against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Khalil Laufau #18 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after batting down a pass.
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    The Cougar Dolls perform for the crowd at TDECU Stadium during the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Houston Cougars run out of the tunnel prior to the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Latrell McCutchin Sr. #1 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after a third down stop against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Coog fans pose outside TDECU Stadium prior to the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Zelmar Vedder reacts after nearly intercepting a pass.
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    Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell borrows a camera during the game between the Houston Cougars and the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Sam Vidlak #15 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks is hit after throwing a pass.
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    Latreveon McCutchin #10 of the Houston Cougars knocks the helmet off of Blaine Green #7 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Michael Patterson III #19 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks tackles Harvey Broussard III #3 of the Houston Cougars.
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    The Cougar Dolls perform at halftime during the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Head coach Willie Fritz walks the sidelines during the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Conner Weigman #1 of the Houston Cougars directs players downfield.
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    Mekhi Mews #4 of the Houston Cougars returns a punt against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Mekhi Mews #4 of the Houston Cougars returns a punt against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Demetrius Hunter #59 of the Houston Cougars celebrates the first touchdown of the game.
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    The Houston Cougars Marching Band performs at halftime during the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Houston Cougar fans cheers during the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Kylon Harris #4 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks eludes tackles by Zelmar Vedder and Kentrell Webb #8 of the Houston Cougars.
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    Blake Thompson #0 of the Houston Cougars pursues Bugs Mortimer #9 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    UH Cheerleaders excite the crowd at TDECU Stadium.
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    Koby Young #18 of the Houston Cougars attempts a one-handed catch as Jalen Mayo #12 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks defends.
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    Khalil Laufau #18 of the Houston Cougars pressures Sam Vidlak #15 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    J’Marion Burnette #20 of the Houston Cougars scores a touchdown against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Marc Stampley II #22 of the Houston Cougars intercepts a pass.
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    Head coach Willie Fritz congratulates Marc Stampley II #22 of the Houston Cougars on his interception.
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    Conner Weigman #1 of the Houston Cougars passes against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Houston Cougars mascot Sasha poses with fans during the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Dean Connors #44 of the Houston Cougars rushes against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Lowote Jurkin #39 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks celebrates a sack against the Houston Cougars.
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    Tanner Koziol #9 of the Houston Cougars bullies through tackles by the Lumberjacks.
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    Conner Weigman #1 of the Houston Cougars jukes Jake Gillespie #27 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Tanner Koziol #9 of the Houston Cougars runs for a big gain after making a catch against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Amare Thomas #0 of the Houston Cougars catches a touchdown pass against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Houston Cougars run onto the field prior to the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Conner Weigman #1 of the Houston Cougars celebrates a touchdown pass with Houston Texans wide receiver and former Coog Tank Dell.
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    The Cougar Dolls perform for the crowd at TDECU Stadium during the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Zeon Chriss #2 of the Houston Cougars rushes against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Houston Cougar mascots stand for the Star Spangled Banner prior to the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    Cedric Melton #76 of the Houston Cougars reacts during the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
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    J’Marion Burnette #20 of the Houston Cougars celebrates a touchdown with Amare Thomas #0 of the Houston Cougars.
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    A Coog fan playfully taunts the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack marching band at TDECU Stadium.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.