Patrick Overmyer missed most of the Cougars' loss at Utah with an injury but the impactful tight end will be back this weekend against Cincinnati. (Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle) Joseph Duarte Mon, November 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM UTC About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement University of Houston tight end Patrick Overmyer was back at practice Monday and will play Saturday against Cincinnati, coach Willie Fritz said.
Overmyer, who had a team-leading seven touchdowns, was injured on the Cougars' opening drive in the 21-13 loss to then-No. 10 Utah on Oct. 24. He suffered what the team described as a upper-body injury.
Fritz said the Cougars used the open week in the schedule to get healthy, including quarterback Conner Weigman, who has been bothered by a left ankle injury.
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This article originally published at UH tight end Patrick Overmyer 'full-go' for No. 17 Cougars' game vs. Cincinnati .
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