Dean Connors #44 of the Houston Cougars delivers a stiff arm. Credit: Jack Gorman

The nationally ranked Houston Cougars #22 lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers by a score of 35-45 at TDECU Stadium Saturday. The team honored late Director of Strength Training Kurt Hester by wearing black with the Unbreakable slogan on their helmets. The next home game will be on November 22 against the TCU Horned Frogs. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.