Arizona Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Arizona Wildcats 31–28 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Arizona Wildcats 28, Houston Cougars 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Arizona Wildcats	12	0	0	12	28
Houston Cougars	6	12	6	3	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Conner Weigman (Houston) — 209.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.64 EPA/play +15.87 EPA
• Noah Fifita (Arizona) — 273.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +15.38 EPA

Rushing

• Dean Connors (Houston) — 100.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Conner Weigman (Houston) — 98.0 yds · 1 TD +0.59 EPA
• Kedrick Reescano (Arizona) — 32.0 yds · 1 TD +0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Tanner Koziol (Houston) — 6 rec · 40.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Javin Whatley (Arizona) — 7 rec · 32.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Amare Thomas (Houston) — 4 rec · 69.0 yds +0.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Conner Weigman	Houston	25	60.0%	209	3	+0.64	+15.87
Noah Fifita	Arizona	33	72.7%	273	2	+0.47	+15.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Arizona	Houston
Plays	62	70
EPA / play	+0.264	+0.318
Total EPA	+16.38	+22.25
Success rate	53.2%	55.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.466	+0.635
Rush EPA / play	+0.034	+0.142
Yards	385	441

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Arizona	3	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	4	75	+6.59	Pass TD
Q1	Arizona	11	73	+5.88	Pass TD
Q1	Houston	3	7	-2.48	Punt
Q1	Arizona	6	25	-1.78	Punt
Q1	Houston	4	22	-1.06	Punt
Q1	Arizona	6	28	-1.07	Punt
Q2	Houston	13	96	+7.67	Rush TD
Q2	Arizona	9	44	-2.11	Ended
Q2	Houston	9	69	+5.92	Pass TD
Q2	Arizona	1	-5	-0.73	Ended
Q3	Houston	17	75	+5.71	Pass TD
Q3	Arizona	13	75	+5.72	Rush TD
Q4	Houston	8	45	-0.21	Missed FG
Q4	Arizona	13	70	+4.30	Rush TD
Q4	Houston	12	52	+0.11	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Noah Fifita pass to Tre Spivey for a touchdown (70 yards) (+7.21 EPA)
2. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (15 yards) (+4.62 EPA)
3. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Dean Connors for 33 yards (4th & 3) (+4.3 EPA)
4. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Amare Thomas for a touchdown (52 yards) (+4.23 EPA)
5. Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Quincy Craig rushes for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 2) (-3.56 EPA)
6. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Kedrick Reescano rushes for 3 yards (4th & 1) (+3.25 EPA)
7. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Harvey Broussard III for 11 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.81 EPA)
8. Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Noah Fifita sacked for a loss of 7 yards (2nd & 1) (-2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (31–28) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Conner Weigman (Houston) — 209.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Houston at 0.318 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 Arizona Wildcats vs Houston Cougars?

Arizona Wildcats 28, Houston Cougars 31 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Arizona Wildcats vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 28–31.

Where can I find the Arizona Wildcats vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756925.

Who led Arizona Wildcats vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Conner Weigman (Houston) led passers with 209.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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