Jack Martin’s 43-yard field goal as time expires sends Houston past Utah 17-14

HOUSTON -- , Jack Martin kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired and Houston rallied for a 17-14 win over Utah on Saturday night. A.J. Haulcy intercepted a Brandon Rose pass with 1:55 remaining to set up Houston at its own 46. The Cougars then ran it eight straight times to the Utah 25 to set up Martin’s field goal. It was Houston’s first game-winning field goal since Nov. 7, 2009 at Tulsa. “That’s a kicker’s dream,” Martin said. “Definitely one of my items I can knock off the bucket list.” Zeon Chriss was 6 of 13 for 61 yards passing with two touchdowns and he rushed for 45 yards for Houston (3-5, 2/3 Big 12). Stephon Johnson caught a 21-yard touchdown pass in the second, and Joseph Manjack IV caught a 28-yard touchdown pass with nine minutes left in the fourth.