University of Houston tight end Patrick Overmyer is officially ‘full-go’ for Saturday’s game against Cincinnati, a massive boost for the No. 17 Cougars. Coach Willie Fritz confirmed Monday that Overmyer, who leads the team with an insane seven touchdowns, was back at practice and ready to roll.
The Big Blow in Utah and Why It Mattered
Overmyer’s absence was felt hard during the Cougars’ 21-13 loss to then-No. 10 Utah on October 24. He went down with an upper-body injury on the opening drive of that game and missed most of it, taking a huge chunk out of Houston’s offense. When your team leader in touchdowns is sidelined, you know that’s a tough break. That Utah game wasn’t pretty, and having Overmyer on the field could’ve changed the whole dynamic.
Back in Action and The Road Ahead
Luckily, the Cougars had an open week in their schedule, and it sounds like they used it wisely. Fritz said the team focused on getting healthy, and it clearly paid off for Overmyer. “He’s full-go,” Fritz stated, which has to be music to every Houston fan’s ears. It’s not just Overmyer, either; quarterback Conner Weigman has been dealing with a left ankle injury, so that down time was crucial for the entire squad.
Now, with Cincinnati coming up on Saturday, getting their most impactful tight end back is absolutely huge for the No. 17 Cougars. They need every weapon they can get, especially after a tough road loss. Can Overmyer immediately ignite that offense and get them back in the win column? We’re about to find out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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