Houston Beats Cincinnati 31-24 to Keep Title Hopes Alive

No. 17 Houston beat Cincinnati 31-24 to improve to 7-2 and keep its Big 12 title hopes alive. Re’Shaun Sanford II broke a tie with a 51-yard touchdown run with 5:10 remaining. Houston sealed the win after replay officials ruled a late Cincinnati pass a backward lateral, allowing the Cougars to recover. Cincinnati receiver JV Gibson was carted off after a hit to the head, and Houston safety Jordan Allen was ejected for targeting.