Houston Cougars ignite Big 12 title talk with a gritty win, powered by DJ Butler’s relentless rushing and Amare Thomas’ dominance through the air. Can Houston punch a surprise ticket to Arlington? Parker Ainsworth breaks down Houston’s late-season surge, spotlighting the evolution of their multi-back offense, critical contributions from Dalton Merryman and McKenzie Agnello, and the defensive emergence of Carmycah Glass and Eddie Walls.

Key conversations include Conner Weigman’s ball security issues, the Cougars’ road-warrior mentality, and the mathematical path remaining to the Big 12 Championship game. With Houston’s offense finding new weapons and the defense stepping up, is an unexpected 10-win season within reach? Parker Ainsworth analyzes the impact of upcoming matchups against TCU and Baylor, and what the fanbase can expect as the season hits its final stretch. Don’t miss this inside look at Houston’s remarkable turnaround.
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Segment Timestamps:

0:00 — Show Intro & DJ Butler Praise
1:24 — Postgame Standouts & O-Line Shoutouts
4:49 — Receivers & Defensive Studs
9:10 — Eddie Walls' Impact
10:29 — Team Identity: Which Houston?
12:45 — Conner Weigman Turnovers Discussion
14:46 — WR3 Uncertainty
16:10 — Road Warrior Mentality
18:45 — Home Crowd & Attendance Talk
22:08 — Big 12 Title Math Explained
25:09 — Houston’s Strength of Schedule Problem
27:11 — Bye Week & What’s Next
29:37 — Missed Opportunity vs. West Virginia
30:55 — Closing Thoughts & Program Outlook
32:01 — Show Wrap Up

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