If you had to describe Conner Weigman’s 2026 season in one word, it would be hard to find a better one than “efficient.” He’s been accurate all year, and he hasn’t wasted opportunities. Per PFF, he’s only intentionally thrown away two passes in 7 games. He makes quick decisions and finds the open receiver. If it’s not there, he’s creating with his feet. That formula is what has led him to the best game of his career each of the last two weeks.
This season, Conner has been more of a distributor; a point guard rather than a game manager. Weigman understands his weapons and gets them the ball in space, whether that’s giving Koby Young one-on-one opportunities downfield or throwing Amare Thomas open.
Weigman looks more comfortable in the pocket with each passing game, and Slade Nagle clearly trusts him to win with his arm. In the first seven games of 2025, he had 30 attempts just once. This season, he has 30 attempts in five of 7 games.
Adjusting to the Situation
While studying film, I nitpicked him on a few things early in the season. Plays that Weigman could potentially make more of. In the majority of those scenarios, he was still finding an open receiver and keeping the offense on schedule. Houston is first in third-down conversion rate and second in total first downs.
After practice on Tuesday, I asked Weigman about their successes on critical downs. He said that earlier in his career, his internal clock in the pocket sped up because he had “never played in front of such a good o-line.” Now, he is trying to be more patient while still taking what’s there. If a quick hitch or an out is open for a first-down gain, he throws it.
The offensive line and running backs have done a great job by picking up blitzes and keeping the pocket clean. Weigman has kept his eyes downfield and delivered to the open man. Every play has a response to pressure, and he has answered correctly at a significant rate.
Outside The Numbers/Deep Throws
All season long, Weigman has played within the offense and is taking what’s there. But he’s also made the most of downfield throws. When I watched his Texas A&M film when he hit the portal, I thought his accuracy and ball placement outside the numbers really stood out. He’s generated big plays this season with those throws.
Koby has obviously been the target on numerous downfield throws, but like any good point guard, Weigman is spreading the wealth. What stands out is that he isn’t giving defenders much chance to make a play. He’s also thrown a very catchable ball, making it easy for his receivers to finish.
Running Ability
Coming into this season, I thought Weigman would run the ball less with the addition of Makhi Hughes. In seven games, he has 59 rushing attempts in 2026, about the same as last year (58 attempts). While slightly less effective, he has still made an impact. And he’s equaled the six touchdowns from a year ago.
One big difference: Weigman has only fumbled the ball once this season. By this time last year, he had fumbled six times. So he’s not only protecting the ball in the air, but he’s holding onto it as a runner, too.
When the team has really needed it, he has been able to get a bucket on his own. His unique running style is underrated both in effectiveness and elusiveness. He can avoid big hits in space by getting skinny, which even lets him evade tacklers completely.
Pocket Movement
The offensive line has kept Weigman clean most of the season. No one is perfect, and at times rushers can slip through or collapse the pocket. When that happens, Weigman has moved to create space, evade free rushers, and get the ball out.
Like his open-field running, Weigman slides up in the pocket and side-steps the rush before getting rid of the ball. Even with the rush coming at him, he maintains vision downfield to spot an open receiver. And even if he can’t get set, he’s been able to make some throws on the move.
Weigman has taken a step this season that some were doubting was possible. Several Big 12 coaches were interviewed before the year and weren’t sure he could improve on his 2025 performance. He hasn’t just taken a step up; he 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.
