Conner Weigman passed for three touchdowns and host Houston's defense dominated Stephen F. Austin in a 27-0 victory in the season opener for both teams Thursday night.

Weigman completed 15 of 24 passes for 159 yards for the Cougars, who finished 4-8 overall and 3-6 in the Big 12 last season. The transfer from Texas A&M provided a boost for an offense that ranked 128th out of 133 FBS teams in total offense last season, averaging 288.1 yards.

The Houston defense held the Lumberjacks to just 144 yards while the Cougars gained 343.

Sam Vidlak completed 13 of 26 passes for 52 yards and an interception before being replaced by Gavin Rutherford in the fourth quarter for the Lumberjacks, who finished 7-5 last season and were ranked No. 24 in the FCS Coaches Preseason poll.

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