Houston Cougars running back Dean Connors. Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Houston RB makes ridiculous one-handed touchdown catch

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Oct 11, 2025 2:52 PM ET

Houston Cougars running back Dean Connors made the catch of the weekend on Saturday against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Connors reached up and made an Odell Beckham-esque one-handed grab during the second quarter of Saturday’s game at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Quarterback Conner Weigman faked a draw, then tried to find Connors, but his throw was a little bit higher than he wanted it to be.

No matter for Connors, who made the catch and held on as he went to ground.

Dean Connors drew Odell Beckham Jr. comparison

Dean “Odell Beckham” Connors

What a touchdown grab ‍pic.twitter.com/Bs1AGFic56
— Chancellor Johnson (@ChancellorTV) October 11, 2025

CATCH OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE FROM DEAN CONNORS #Big12FB | TNT pic.twitter.com/u1jYI2rJMI
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) October 11, 2025

The touchdown gave Houston a seven-point lead that eventually ballooned to 24-10 by halftime.

Connors, a senior, ran for 771 yards last season while tallying 403 receiving yards. His numbers are down slightly this season, as he entered Saturday’s contest with a modest 128 yards on 27 carries, but he is clearly still a threat at the goal line with plays like this.

Houston is off to a 4-1 start in 2025, though they suffered their first loss of the season last week against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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