Conner Weigman was 15-for-24 passing for 222 yards and had 17 carries for 83 yards and two touchdowns to lead Houston to a 36-20 home win over Colorado in the Big 12 opener for both teams on Friday night.

Dean Connors had 22 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown, while Stephon Johnson had five receptions for 117 yards. Blake Thompson and Wrook Brown each had an interception. Ethan Sanchez connected on field goals from 52, 43, 47, 35 and 49 yards for Houston (3-0, 1-0 Big 12).

Ryan Staub completed 19 of 35 passes for 204 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Simeon Price rushed for a touchdown, Joseph Williams had a touchdown catch and Zach Atkins scored a touchdown after recovering Staub's fumble in the end zone for the Buffaloes (1-2, 0-1).

It was a decisive third quarter for the Ho

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