West Virginia Mountaineers 45–35 Houston Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2025

Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Houston Cougars 45–35 in Week 10, 2025. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 45, Houston Cougars 35.

Game summary

West Virginia Mountaineers beat Houston Cougars 45–35 in Week 10 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #2 Z.Chriss-Gremillion (Houston) — 9.0 pass yds, +2.68 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #16 J.Weimer caught at 30 — 2 rec, 58.0 yds.
EPA edge: Houston (+0.157/play) vs West Virginia (+0.076/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	12	6	3	12	45
Houston Cougars	6	12	12	6	35

Scoring Map

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

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

+3OPP 33

HOUHouston Cougars

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

West Virginia
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Rushing touchdown
West Virginia
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Rushing touchdown
Houston
Q1TD
TKTanner Koziol
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Conner Weigman pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (3 yards)
West Virginia
Q2TD
#C#4 C.Vaughn caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
#4 C.Vaughn caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (24 yards)
Houston
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Rushing touchdown
Houston
Q2TD
#A#0 A.Thomas caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
#0 A.Thomas caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (9 yards)
West Virginia
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-18
Field goal good from 50 yards
Houston
Q3TD
NHNo Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman — Interception returned for a touchdown
Houston
Q3TD
#A#0 A.Thomas caught at 13
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
#0 A.Thomas caught at 13 catch for a touchdown (8 yards)
West Virginia
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Rushing touchdown
West Virginia
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-30
Rushing touchdown
Houston
Q4TD
#A#0 A.Thomas caught at 03
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-36
#0 A.Thomas caught at 03 catch for a touchdown (27 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #2 Z.Chriss-Gremillion (Houston) — 9.0 yds · +2.68 EPA/play +2.68 EPA
Shotgun #1 C.Weigman (Houston) — 20.0 yds · +1.01 EPA/play +2.02 EPA
Conner Weigman (Houston) — 3.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.52 EPA/play +1.52 EPA

Receiving

#16 J.Weimer caught at 30 (West Virginia) — 2 rec · 58.0 yds +2.71 EPA
#9 T.Koziol caught at 46 (Houston) — 2 rec · 40.0 yds +2.46 EPA
#18 K.Young caught at 45 (Houston) — 2 rec · 17.0 yds +1.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #2 Z.Chriss-Gremillion	Houston	1	100.0%	9	0	+2.68	+2.68
Shotgun #1 C.Weigman	Houston	2	100.0%	20	0	+1.01	+2.02
Conner Weigman	Houston	1	100.0%	3	1	+1.52	+1.52
#1 C.Weigman	Houston	1	100.0%	10	0	+1.28	+1.28
o Huddle-Shotgun #15 S.Fox Jr.	West Virginia	21	57.1%	133	0	-0.03	-0.69
No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman	Houston	31	54.8%	311	0	-0.23	-6.96

Team EPA comparison

Stat	West Virginia	Houston
Plays	75	64
EPA / play	+0.076	+0.157
Total EPA	+5.69	+10.05
Success rate	42.7%	51.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.093	+0.217
Rush EPA / play	+0.069	+0.064
Yards	403	517

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	West Virginia	12	75	+2.65	Rush TD
Q1	Houston	6	25	-0.40	Punt
Q1	West Virginia	10	89	+7.24	Rush TD
Q1	Houston	7	60	+5.09	Pass TD
Q1	West Virginia	3	4	-2.66	Ended
Q2	Houston	2	2	-1.60	Fumble
Q2	West Virginia	2	27	+2.63	Pass TD
Q2	Houston	8	70	+6.23	Rush TD
Q2	West Virginia	3	8	-1.45	Ended
Q2	Houston	2	2	-1.62	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	3	0	-1.40	Ended
Q2	Houston	5	47	+4.40	Pass TD
Q2	West Virginia	7	13	-0.83	Punt
Q2	Houston	2	3	-0.34	Ended
Q3	Houston	2	30	-4.29	Interception
Q3	West Virginia	5	15	-2.24	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Houston Cougars · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman — Interception returned for a touchdown (-11.49 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Rushing touchdown (+5.68 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · o Huddle-Shotgun #15 S.Fox Jr. pass to #16 J.Weimer caught at 30 for 53 yards (4th & 9) (+5.37 EPA)
Q3 · Houston Cougars · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman pass intercepted (-5.17 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Cougars · Fumble (-4.88 EPA)
Q3 · Houston Cougars · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman pass to #3 H.Broussard caught at 10 for 28 yards (4th & 3) (+4.59 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Cougars · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman pass to #0 A.Thomas caught at 40 for 18 yards (3rd & 16) (+3.68 EPA)
Q4 · Houston Cougars · #0 A.Thomas caught at 03 catch for a touchdown (27 yards) (+3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (45–35) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Shotgun #2 Z.Chriss-Gremillion (Houston) — 9.0 yds.
EPA edge: Houston at 0.157 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars?

West Virginia Mountaineers 45, Houston Cougars 35 in Week 10 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 45–35.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756938.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Shotgun #2 Z.Chriss-Gremillion (Houston) led passers with 9.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for West Virginia Mountaineers at Houston Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.