HOUSTON (AP) — Ethan Sanchez hit a 41-yard field as time expired to lead Houston to a 31-28 win over Arizona on Saturday.

Sanchez capped a 13-play, 52-yard drive with the field goal. Houston (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) became bowl-eligible for the first time since 2022 with the win.

Conner Weigman went 15-of-23 passing for 164 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown. Weigman threw touchdown passes of 52 and 15 yards and rushed for a 10-yard score in the first half as Houston took a 21-14 halftime lead.

Dean Connors rushed for 100 yards on 20 carries for the Cougars, which outgained Arizona 396-381 yards, including 232-112 rushing.

Weigman threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Amare Thomas with six minutes left in the third quarter to put the Cougars up 14.

Arizona (4-

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