Houston Cougars running back Re'Shaun Sanford II powered the offense as Houston defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 31-24 on Saturday night at TDECU Stadium, preserving the Cougars' perfect home record for the season.
The victory came in front of the home crowd in Houston, Texas, with Sanford making significant contributions on the ground during the first quarter and throughout the contest. The Cougars' defense held firm in the closing stages to secure the seven-point margin.
With the win, Houston improves its home record while Cincinnati falls on the road. The game marked a key conference matchup between the two programs.
