LSU Tigers 35–38 Houston Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated LSU Tigers 38–35 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: LSU Tigers 35, Houston Cougars 38.

Game summary

Houston Cougars edged LSU Tigers 38–35 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 12 plays.
Passing leader: No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman (Houston) — 190.0 pass yds, +0.40 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dean Connors — 20.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Trey'Dez Green — 2 rec, 27.0 yds.
EPA edge: LSU (+0.300/play) vs Houston (+0.192/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
LSU Tigers	12	0	6	18	35
Houston Cougars	6	12	6	9	38

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

LSULSU Tigers

+3

HOUHouston Cougars

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LSU
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Kickoff
LSU
Q1TD
TGTrey'Dez Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Michael Van Buren Jr. pass to Trey'Dez Green for a touchdown (23 yards)
Houston
Q1TD
#A#0 A.Thomas caught at 12
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
#0 A.Thomas caught at 12 catch for a touchdown (8 yards)
Houston
Q2TD
#A#0 A.Thomas caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
#0 A.Thomas caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (4 yards)
Houston
Q2TD
TKTanner Koziol
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Conner Weigman pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (7 yards)
LSU
Q3TD
TGTrey'Dez Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Michael Van Buren Jr. pass to Trey'Dez Green for a touchdown (4 yards)
Houston
Q3TD
TFTraville Frederick Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Conner Weigman pass to Traville Frederick Jr. for a touchdown (2 yards)
LSU
Q4TD
KPKyle Parker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Michael Van Buren Jr. pass to Kyle Parker for a touchdown (6 yards)
Houston
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
24-27
Field goal good from 25 yards
Houston
Q4TD
DCDean Connors
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-33
Dean Connors rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
LSU
Q4TD
#C#3 C.Hilton Jr. caught at 01
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
#3 C.Hilton Jr. caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (14 yards)
LSU
Q4TD
ZTZavion Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-33
Zavion Thomas rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman (Houston) — 190.0 yds · +0.40 EPA/play +10.10 EPA
Michael Van Buren Jr. (LSU) — 33.0 yds · 3 TD · +2.72 EPA/play +8.17 EPA
le-Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr. (LSU) — 220.0 yds · +0.37 EPA/play +8.14 EPA

Rushing

Dean Connors (Houston) — 20.0 yds · 1 TD +3.84 EPA
Zavion Thomas (LSU) — 3.0 yds · 1 TD +3.25 EPA

Receiving

Trey'Dez Green (LSU) — 2 rec · 27.0 yds +3.20 EPA
#9 T.Koziol caught at 37 (Houston) — 2 rec · 13.0 yds +1.05 EPA
#3 C.Hilton Jr. caught at 40 (LSU) — 1 rec · 46.0 yds +2.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman	Houston	25	76.0%	190	0	+0.40	+10.10
Michael Van Buren Jr.	LSU	3	100.0%	33	3	+2.72	+8.17
le-Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr.	LSU	22	54.5%	220	0	+0.37	+8.14
Conner Weigman	Houston	2	100.0%	9	2	+2.40	+4.79
Shotgun #1 C.Weigman	Houston	7	57.1%	25	0	-0.39	-2.72
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr.	LSU	4	0.0%	-23	0	-1.12	-4.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LSU	Houston
Plays	48	82
EPA / play	+0.300	+0.192
Total EPA	+14.39	+15.70
Success rate	45.8%	48.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.528	+0.498
Rush EPA / play	-0.080	-0.048
Yards	337	437

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	LSU	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Houston	5	14	-1.32	Punt
Q1	LSU	4	60	+5.90	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	9	47	+3.43	Pass TD
Q1	LSU	4	25	-1.43	Missed FG
Q1	Houston	14	63	+5.88	Pass TD
Q2	LSU	4	10	-0.45	Fumble
Q2	Houston	4	9	-5.06	Ended
Q2	LSU	10	20	-1.73	Punt
Q2	Houston	11	73	+4.58	Pass TD
Q3	Houston	5	13	-2.48	Ended
Q3	LSU	6	65	+4.60	Pass TD
Q3	Houston	8	75	+6.46	Pass TD
Q3	LSU	4	19	-2.91	Punt
Q3	Houston	1	4	-1.07	Ended
Q3	Houston	2	4	-0.77	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · LSU Tigers · Kickoff (+6.16 EPA)
Q2 · LSU Tigers · Fumble (-4.35 EPA)
Q3 · LSU Tigers · le-Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr. pass to #14 T.Green caught at 36 for 42 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.32 EPA)
Q1 · LSU Tigers · Michael Van Buren Jr. pass to Trey'Dez Green for a touchdown (23 yards) (+4.24 EPA)
Q4 · LSU Tigers · #3 C.Hilton Jr. caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.0 EPA)
Q4 · Houston Cougars · Dean Connors rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+3.84 EPA)
Q1 · Houston Cougars · #0 A.Thomas caught at 12 catch for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.31 EPA)
Q4 · LSU Tigers · Zavion Thomas rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

Houston Cougars controlled the final (38–35) in Week 1.
Passing edge: No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman (Houston) — 190.0 yds.
EPA edge: LSU at 0.3 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of LSU Tigers vs Houston Cougars?

LSU Tigers 35, Houston Cougars 38 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won LSU Tigers vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 35–38.

Where can I find the LSU Tigers vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778323.

Who led LSU Tigers vs Houston Cougars in passing?

No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman (Houston) led passers with 190.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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