The Houston Cougars recorded their first-ever Big 12 victory on Thursday evening in thrilling fashion, defeating West Virginia 41-39 on a last-second Hail Mary heave.
In the first quarter, the Cougars received the ball first but were unable to get anything going.
West Virginia’s first possession was an 82-yard drive ending in a field goal to put the Mountaineers 3-0 ahead.
UH answered back immediately as sophomore wide receiver Matthew Golden took the subsequent kickoff back 100 yards for a touchdown, putting Houston ahead.
West Virginia was unfazed in the next possession, answering with a 69-yard drive ending in a touchdown as the first quarter came to a close.