Wilson finished the game 25/35 for 400 yards and four touchdown passes. BYU netted a 27-20 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners this past Saturday. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. The BYU Cougars have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. The schedule hasn't been spectacular up to this point in the season, but Kalani Sitake and his program have still managed to look very impressive in their wins. BYU wide receiver Dax Milne (5) celebrates his touchdown with Neil Pau’u during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. Eric Christian Smith, Associated Press In a wild game that lived up to the hype, No. 9 Cougars to defining win over No. 12:30 am ET, at The Houston coaching staff has won the game within the game. BYU scored 29 unanswered points in the second half and left Houston with a convincing 17-point win. ET on Friday at TDECU Stadium. Houston wide receiver Tre’von Bradley, right, catches a pass as BYU defensive back Keenan Ellis defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. A terribly shanked punt set BYU up with a 23-yard field for the go ahead touchdown. BYU football report card: All-around dominance lifts No. Dalton Witherspoon drilled a 27-yard field goal to give Houston the early 3-0 lead. Get a summary of the BYU Cougars vs. Houston Cougars football game Two plays later, Lopini Katoa ran it into the endzone. The next play went for 32 yards as Wilson scrambled out of the pocket and into Houston territory. He chipped in 40 rushing yards as well. Holgorsen and his staff wins the adjustment battle. BYU converted the two-point conversion with a pass out to Allgeier in the flat. The drive was capped off by a dynamic touchdown run from Tune. But the second quarter was a different story. Catch up on all you need to know before the game by reading some of our coverage about the game from earlier this week: Houston's Dana Holgorsen Dishes on BYU and Zach Wilson, Three Houston Players Who Could Give BYU Fits, Give 'Em Hell, Brigham: Podcast Preview of Houston, Q&A with CougarDigest.com's Rob Sellers to Dig Deeper into Houston, TV Talent: Jason Benetti (play by play), Andre Ware (analyst), Kris Budden (sideline). Meanwhile, when you finish with 265 more yards than your opponent like Houston did last week, a favorable outcome is almost sure to follow. Wilson found Milne for a deep touchdown pass on BYU's first offensive play of the game and quickly moved into the end zone on their second drive of the game. Jake Oldroyd hit the extra point and BYU extended their lead. Live scores from the Houston and BYU FBS Football game, including box scores, individual and team statistics and play-by-play. Houston's defense was a presence as well, as it embarrassed Tulane's offensive line to sack QB Michael Pratt six times for a loss of 18 yards. If you're not a VIP member, now is a great time to join! University of Utah announces plan to test all students in effort to stem COVID-19 surge. Houston’s offense opened the game with a sustained drive that resulted in a 27-yard field goal by Dalton Witherspoon to give it an early 3-0 lead. Houston vs. BYU Live updates Score, results, highlights, for Friday's NCAA Football game Live scores, highlights and updates from the Houston vs. BYU football game TOCHDOWN, 4th QUARTER; 3:06, BYU 36 - Houston 26 - BYU had an opportunity to put this game away and Wilson connection with Milne for a his third touchdown catch of the night. Tune has found his rhythm and is abusing a soft BYU defense. To put it mildly, they answered the bell. BYU quarterback Zach Wilson throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. BYU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. Wilson is playing too well, the lines are playing too well, and this is the game BYU has been waiting for to make a relative splash in an already strong start to the season. TOUCHDOWN, 3rd QUARTER; 3:05, BYU 14 - Houston 26 - After one of the worst decisions to fair catch a punt at the one-yard line, Houston marched down the field for a 99-yard touchdown drive to extend their lead over BYU. And at that point, it appeared that BYU was in control. These two teams both have a lot to prove and are looking to gain a lot of national attention with a big win on ESPN tonight. Milne had nine receptions for a career-high 184 yards and three touchdowns. BYU answered on the next play from scrimmage when Wilson completed a 78-yard touchdown pass to Milne — a career-long TD pass by Wilson as BYU took a 7-3 advantage.