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Conner Weigman’s career night powers Houston past No. 24 Arizona State 24-16 to honor late coach Kurt Hester

Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) scrambles with the ball as they play against the ASU Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 25, 2025.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Hours after learning of the passing of strength and conditioning coach Kurt Hester, the Houston Cougars played with emotion and precision, stunning No. 24 Arizona State 24-16 on Saturday night at Mountain America Stadium.

The Cougars (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) dedicated the victory to Hester, who passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 61. The team learned the news during an afternoon meeting and responded with one of the most inspired performances of the Willie Fritz era.

“It hur

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