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Weigman Earns Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch Recognition
8/19/2026 11:00:00 AM | Football
Cougars Quarterback named to elite quarterback award watch list
HOUSTON – Houston Football quarterback Conner Weigman was named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List on Wednesday.
Weigman accounted for 36 total touchdowns – 25 passing and 11 rushing – which led the Big 12 and was seventh-most in the nation. Weigman's 3,405 yards of offense were the 12th most by a Cougar QB since 1996 and the most since 2021 – his 700 rushing yards were the second most by a Houston QB since 1996 and his 36 total touchdowns were the seventh-most since 1996.
Among returning Big 12 quarterbacks, Weigman's 25 passing touchdowns is second in the league, his 11 rushing touchdowns are tied for the most in the conference, his 2,705 passing yards are third in the Big 12 and his 700 rushing yards leads the league, his 65.2 completion percentage leads returning Big 12 QBs and his 147.1 QB rating ranks second.
Since 2021, there have been 17 quarterbacks to win 10 games while compiling 3,000 yards, 35 touchdowns and 10 or fewer turnovers. That list includes nine first-round draft picks, 11 Heisman finalists, five QBs who played for a national title and two currently active players: Conner Weigman and Arch Manning.
Weigman is 19-7 as a starter. Since 2020, the only quarterbacks with 25 or more starts and a better win percentage to not start at least one playoff game: Jordan Travis, Kyle McCord and Spencer Sanders.
The Cypress, Texas native was named to the Preseason Maxwell Award Watch List earlier in August.
The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is given each year to the top upperclassman quarterback in college football.
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Weigman accounted for 36 total touchdowns – 25 passing and 11 rushing – which led the Big 12 and was seventh-most in the nation. Weigman's 3,405 yards of offense were the 12th most by a Cougar QB since 1996 and the most since 2021 – his 700 rushing yards were the second most by a Houston QB since 1996 and his 36 total touchdowns were the seventh-most since 1996.
Among returning Big 12 quarterbacks, Weigman's 25 passing touchdowns is second in the league, his 11 rushing touchdowns are tied for the most in the conference, his 2,705 passing yards are third in the Big 12 and his 700 rushing yards leads the league, his 65.2 completion percentage leads returning Big 12 QBs and his 147.1 QB rating ranks second.
Since 2021, there have been 17 quarterbacks to win 10 games while compiling 3,000 yards, 35 touchdowns and 10 or fewer turnovers. That list includes nine first-round draft picks, 11 Heisman finalists, five QBs who played for a national title and two currently active players: Conner Weigman and Arch Manning.
Weigman is 19-7 as a starter. Since 2020, the only quarterbacks with 25 or more starts and a better win percentage to not start at least one playoff game: Jordan Travis, Kyle McCord and Spencer Sanders.
The Cypress, Texas native was named to the Preseason Maxwell Award Watch List earlier in August.
The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is given each year to the top upperclassman quarterback in college football.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Don't miss any of the action. Purchase single-game tickets today by clicking here.
SEASON TICKETS
University of Houston Football season tickets are on sale for the 2026 season. For as low as $150, fans can get in on the excitement of Year 3 of the Head Coach Willie Fritz era with pivotal matchups against Oregon State, Southern, UCF, Oklahoma State, Cincinnati and Baylor as the Cougars look to improve on their 10-win season in 2025.
To purchase season tickets, click here. The online seat upgrade process will begin later this year.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by providing NIL opportunities and by joining The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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