The Houston Cougars scored 29 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Pittsburgh Panthers 35-34 in the Armed Forces Bowl. The Coogs recovered two onside kicks in a row and the defense held on in the final minute to give the Cougars an unthinkable win and finish the season at 8-5. As the game ended, people from Houston and beyond went to Twitter.
Here’s a sample of the instant post-game reaction:
The @UHCougarFB 25-point comeback vs. Pitt was the largest comeback in any FBS game this season. #GoCoogs
— Houston Football (@UHCougarFB) January 2, 2015
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Just landed and read about the Coogs great comeback. Congrats to all the young men and especially the seniors for going out a winner. — Tom Herman (@CoachTomHerman) January 2, 2015
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Houston Wins! Cougars have comeback for the ages, scoring 29 pts in 4th quarter to beat Pitt, 35-34 #ArmedForcesBowl pic.twitter.com/rqulV6F9Kd
— ESPN CollegeFootball (@ESPNCFB) January 2, 2015
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Amazing comeback for @UHCougarFB. Cougars trailed 34-13 with four minutes left. Recovered two onside kicks, scored three TDs in final 3:41. — American Football (@American_FB) January 2, 2015
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WHAT A COMEBACK!!!! RT THIS!!!! #GoCoogs pic.twitter.com/hg7oMvXz5Z
— Houston Football (@UHCougarFB) January 2, 2015
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29 point 4th qtr comeback in the #ArmedForcesBowl #wow — Jay Moore (@jaymoore44) January 2, 2015
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Wow! Has to be one of the great comebacks in the history of sports.
— Armen Saryan (@ArmenSaryan) January 2, 2015
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All heart and no lie, Houston Cougars till I die! — Ellie Pardee (@ElliePardee) January 2, 2015
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#Pitt blows a 31-6 4th quarter lead against the mighty #Houston Cougars. lol #FailToPitt
— Gold And Blue Zone (@GoldAndBlueZone) January 2, 2015
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#ArmedForcesBowl Well done Houston Cougars ! Another truly amazing 4Q comeback. TWO onside kicks & a clutch 2 point conversion ?! Incredible — boez uvsofs (@boezuvsofs) January 2, 2015
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YOUR Most Valuable Player – junior RB Kenneth Farrow (@F_A_R_R_O_W_) – 103 rushing yds and two TDs in today’s win! pic.twitter.com/D9BKCVMQOR
— Houston Football (@UHCougarFB) January 2, 2015
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