HOUSTON (AP) — Ethan Sanchez hit a 41-yard field as time expired to lead Houston to a 31-28 win over Arizona on Saturday.

Sanchez capped a 13-play, 52-yard drive with the field goal. Houston (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) became bowl-eligible for the first time since 2022 with the win and is off to its best start since 2021.

“That’s one of our goals. You want to play in a bowl game,” Houston coach Willie Fritz said wearing a “Bowl Bound” T-shirt postgame. “I’ve never been to a bad one. I’ve been to a bunch of them. They’re all good. So, we’re excited about that.”

Conner Weigman went 15-of-23 passing for 164 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown.

“We haven’t been bowl-eligible in a couple years, so to be able to go back to a bowl, that’s an awesome opportunity for t

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