Houston looking to back up big win against an Arizona team looking for answers

By The Associated Press The Associated Press

Houston quarterback Zeon Chriss, left, makes his touchdown run on a keeper play in front of Kansas State safety Colby McCalister, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michael Wyke]

Houston is looking to build upon its 24-19 win over No. 20 Kansas State against an Arizona team looking for answers. The Cougars had a solid win by beating Utah 17-14 on Oct. 26 and followed that up by scoring two fourth-quarter touchdowns to rally past the Wildcats on Nov. 2. The Wildcats have plummeted after a season that started with a No. 20 ranking in the preseason AP Top 25. Arizona may have hit bottom last week against UCF, a 56-12 blowout for its fifth straight loss. Houston and Arizona each had bye weeks to prepare for Friday’s game.