Conner Weigman throws 4 TD passes, runs for 2 scores as No. 25 Houston beats Georgia Southern 42-28

STATESBORO, Ga. -- , Conner Weigman threw four touchdown passes and ran for two scores, leading No. 25 Houston to a 42-28 win over Georgia Southern on Saturday in coach Willie Fritz's return to Statesboro. Fritz, Houston's third-year coach, led the Eagles from 2014-15. “It was a tough game for me,” Fritz said. “There were a lot of my old players here, and there's a lot of coaches over on their side that I know well. I'm just glad we were able to come out here with the W. I'm proud of that.” Houston (3-1) scored touchdowns on its first six possessions. In addition to his two rushing scores, Weigman threw TD passes to four receivers, hitting tight end Traville Frederick Jr . along with wide receivers Koby Young , Amare Thomas and Trent Walker . He finished 17 of 22 for 239 yards, and Re'Shaun Sanford II led the Cougars on the ground with 120 yards.