After inclement weather delayed the Big 12 matchup by nearly an hour, the Houston Cougars took the field in their "Black Out" uniforms for a game that would end in fans rushing the field of TDECU Stadium after upsetting the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats 24-19 on Saturday.
"It was great to have the student body rush the field...just a great memory for all of us," head coach Willie Fritz said.
Quarterback Zeon Chriss finished 11 of 11 in passing and rushed for 75 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. "He's feeling more comfortable in the offense," Fritz said.
The defense held the Wildcats to 89 yards rushing and recorded two interceptions to snap Kansas State's four-game winning streak.
This was Houston's first win over a ranked opponent since beating No. 19 SMU 44-37 on Oct. 30, 2021.
The Cougars have a bye week before facing Arizona on Nov. 15. "It comes at a good time," Fritz said.
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