WATCH: “Best play in sports!” – Houston stunning West Virginia on 49-yard game-winning Hail Mary has football fans in shock
West Virginia have lost two of their first six games of the season.
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Houston Cougars' Hail Mary play against West Virginia (via X)
Hail Mary plays are the most exciting uncertainties in the world of football. Former Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach first created it, Aaron Rodgers almost perfected it and a lot of teams won crucial games with it. West Virginia is the latest entrant in the list of victims of the dreaded Hail Mary play. They played their game against the Houston Cougars on Friday and lost in heartbreaking fashion.
West Virginia came into the game having won four of their five games to start their college football season. The Cougars, on the other hand, started their season 2-3. The Mountaineers of West Virginia were favorites to improve their record further by winning their game against Houston. However, the Cougars disagreed with that and stunned the Mountaineers with a last-second 49-yard Hail Mary.
West Virginia were leading the game, 39-35 with just three seconds left in the game. It was their game to lose. And lose they did, as Houston’s QB Donovan Smith moved to his left and threw a 49-yard Hail Mary bomb that was somehow caught by WR Stephon Johnson Jr. for a game-winning touchdown. It was tipped initially as players from teams fought for the ball. It eventually landed in the hands of Johnson, giving Houston their third win of the season.
West Virginia will look to bounce back from this loss in their next game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Cougars meanwhile, will host the Texas Longhorns in their next game on Saturday. They will look to cause another upset next weekend as well.
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Fans left stunned by Houston Cougars’ Hail Mary play against West Virginia
The Houston Cougars-West Virginia Mountaineers game on Friday had a terrific ending. The Cougars won the game with a successful Hail Mary play. It was a 49-yard pass by QB Donovan Smith to WR Stephon Johnson Jr. as the Cougars improved to 3-3.
West Virginia, however, were favorites against the Cougars. With that loss, they have now lost two of their six games this season. Fans on social media reacted to the stunning play. Some called it the best play in sports, while others applauded Houston for their performance. Here are some of the reactions.
Smith finished the game with 253 yards and four touchdowns. He completed 21 of his 27 passes. The Cougars will play their next game against the mighty Texas Longhorns and will look to repeat the same magic against them.
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