Arizona battled Houston close in the first half, but the Cougars found their way through the second quarter taking a 10-3 lead. The Wildcats responded with a drive of their own with JJ Taylor rushing 54-yards followed by Zach Green to score a touchdown tying the game 10-10, but the Cougars came back to score taking the lead 17-10.
In the first quarter Houston quarterback and Scottsdale native Kyle Allen was unable to get the ball over the goal line causing a fumble, but was recovered by teammate Linell Bonner. Arizona forced Houston to a 25-yard field goal and was complete giving the Cougs a 3-0 lead.