Arrr! The hearties of Houston be stealin' a grand triumph from West Virginia with a shipshape Hail Mary touchdown pass in the final tick o' the clock!
2023-10-13
Arrr, mateys! The scurvy Houston Cougars be showin' off some sorcery on Thursday eve! Donovan Smith, bless his black heart, did cast a Hail Mary spell in the game's final ticks against West Virginia. Aye, 'twas a sight to behold, me hearties!
Just two plays later, Houston's Donovan Smith launched a desperate pass into the end zone. The ball was batted around a couple of times before landing in the hands of Stephon Johnson, resulting in a touchdown for Houston. The Cougars celebrated their unexpected turn of fortune.
The game witnessed a staggering 42 points being scored in the fourth quarter alone. Going into the final frame, the Cougars held a 21-17 lead, but West Virginia's Greene ran for a touchdown, putting his team back on top momentarily.
Smith had a standout performance for Houston, completing 21 out of 27 passes for 253 yards and four touchdown passes, in addition to a rushing touchdown. Johnson played a key role with four catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Greene showcased his talent by contributing four total touchdowns, two through the air and two on the ground, along with 391 passing yards. Devin Carter led West Virginia with five catches for 116 yards, while Clement had two catches for 59 yards.
As a result of this victory, Houston improved their record to 3-3 for the season, while West Virginia slipped to 4-2. The game was a thrilling and unpredictable battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.