The University of Houston football team won their first ever Big 12 Conference game against West Virginia by a score of 41-39 on Thursday. The Mountaineers appeared to secure a victory as they charged back to overcome an 11-point deficit to take the lead and damper the spirits at TDECU Stadium late in the 4th Quarter.ย The Cougars mounted a comeback with 12 seconds left in the game as Boogie Johnson caught a 49-yard tipped Hail Mary. (Photos by Jack Gorman)
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U of H Cougars sprint onto the field at TDECU Stadium. -
Boogie Johnson catches a touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers. -
Mathew Golden (2) turns the corner against the West Virginia Mountaineers. -
WVU quarterback Garrett Greene (6) tries to stiff arm Isaiah Hamilton (23). -
Ja’koby Banks (84) escorts Matthew Golden (2) to a kickoff return for a touchdown. -
Preston Fox (29) makes a leaping catch against U of H. -
West Virginia Head Coach Neal Brown whines about a call. -
West Virginia defense sandwich U of H quarterback Donovan Smith. -
U of H linebacker Jamal Morris (25) hits WVU running back Jaylen Anderson (0). -
U of H defensive lineman Chidozie Nwankwo (10) gets held trying to tackle Garrett Greene (6). -
U of H defensive end David Ugwoegbu (12) tackles Garrett Greene. -
Malek Fleming (15) scores on a punt return that will be nullified by a penalty. -
The U of H defense stuffs a West Virginia running back. -
Chidozie Nwankwo (10) celebrates a tackle for loss against West Virginia. -
The Cougar Dolls whip their hair during a performance at TDECU Stadium. -
A.J. Haulcy celebrates a turnover against the Mountaineers. -
Joseph Manjack scores a touchdown against the Mountaineers. -
Hasaan Hypolite (5) tackles WVU running back C.J. Donaldson. -
Treylin Payne (29) tackles WVU running back Jahiem White (22). -
Fans get down during the dance contest at TDECU Stadium. -
West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene rushes against U of H. -
WVU running back gets tackled by a Cougar. -
The WVU Mountaineer mascot and cheerleaders get excited about a touchdown. -
Marcis Floyd (24) interferes with Joseph Manjack. -
Hudson Clement (84) scores a touchdown with 12 seconds left in the game. -
WVU Receivers Coach celebrates Hudson Clement’s 4th quarter touchdown. -
Stephon “Boogie” Johnson catches a 49-yard Hail Mary against the West Virginia Mountaineers. -
Stephon “Boogie” Johnson catches a 49-yard Hail Mary against the West Virginia Mountaineers. -
Stephon “Boogie” Johnson catches a 49-yard Hail Mary against the West Virginia Mountaineers. -
WVU fans are shocked by the last second comeback by U of H. -
Cougar fans rush the field for U of H’s first Big 12 win. -
Cougar fans rush the field for U of H’s first Big 12 win. -
Cougar fans swarm quarterback Donovan Smith after U of H’s first Big 12 win. -
Cougar fans rush the field for U of H’s first Big 12 win. -
Cougar fans rush the field for U of H’s first Big 12 win. -
Dana Holgerson is interviewed after U of H’s first Big 12 win.
