Conner Weigman’s 2026 season has been built on one simple trait: he keeps the offense moving. The word that fits best is efficient.
He has been accurate, he has not thrown away opportunities, and according to PFF, he has intentionally thrown away only two passes in seven games. He gets the ball out quickly, finds the open receiver, and when nothing is there, he uses his legs to create.
That approach has helped produce the best game of his career in each of the last two weeks.
What makes this version of Weigman stand out is how much he is functioning like a distributor. He’s not just managing drives; he’s directing them like a point guard. He understands where his playmakers can win and keeps feeding them in space, whether that means giving Koby Young a one-on-one shot downfield or throwing Amare Thomas open.
He also looks more settled in the pocket every week. Slade Nagle clearly has trust in him to win through the air, and the volume reflects that.
In the first seven games of 2025, Weigman reached 30 attempts only once. This season, he has hit 30 attempts in five of seven games.
That comfort shows up on critical downs, too. Houston is first in third-down conversion rate and second in total first downs, and Weigman has been a big part of that success.
After Tuesday’s practice, he said his internal clock used to speed up earlier in his career because he had “never played in front of such a good o-line.” Now, he’s working to stay patient while still taking what the defense gives him.
If a quick hitch or an out is there for a first down, he takes it.
The protection around him has made that easier. The offensive line and the running backs have done a strong job picking up blitzes and keeping the pocket clean.
Weigman has done his part by keeping his eyes downfield and delivering to the open man. When pressure shows up, he’s answering it well more often than not.
The deep ball has also been a major part of his season. He has played inside the offense, but he has taken real advantage of shots outside the numbers. When I watched his Texas A&M film after he entered the portal, his accuracy and ball placement on those throws stood out, and that skill has translated into explosive plays this year.
Koby has been the main recipient on a lot of those downfield chances, but Weigman has not turned this into a one-man target show. He’s spreading the ball around, and the throws themselves have been high-quality enough to give defenders little chance to intervene. The ball has been catchable, and his receivers have had a clean opportunity to finish.
His running ability has remained an important layer, even if the expectation was that he might run less with Makhi Hughes in the backfield. Through seven games, Weigman has 59 rushing attempts in 2026, which is basically the same as his 58 attempts last year. He’s been a little less efficient, but he has still made an impact and matched last year’s six touchdowns.
The biggest improvement on that front is ball security. Weigman has fumbled only once this season.
By this point a year ago, he had already put the ball on the ground six times. He’s not just protecting it as a passer; he’s protecting it when he runs, too.
And when Houston needs a play badly, he can still make one on his own. His running style is unusual and effective, especially in tight space. He can slip hits by getting skinny, and at times that allows him to avoid tacklers altogether.
That same feel carries into how he handles pressure in the pocket. The line has kept him clean for much of the season, but when rushers leak through or the pocket closes, Weigman is able to slide up, side-step pressure, and still get rid of the ball. He keeps his eyes upfield while moving, and even when he can’t fully set his feet, he’s still shown he can make throws on the move.
For a player some around the Big 12 weren’t sure could take another step, Weigman has answered emphatically. Several coaches were interviewed before the season and doubted he could top his 2025 level. Instead, he has climbed even higher and might be the most efficient passer in the country right now.
Tomorrow, we’ll look specifically at Conner Weigman’s excellent performance in the Oklahoma State game.
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