Coach's son leads Houston to 24-17 win over UConn

Connecticut defensive back Abiola Olaniyan (18) breaks up a pass intended for Houston wide receiver Marquez Stevenson (5) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) sets to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Connecticut running back Kevin Mensah (34) gains yardage against Houston linebacker Jordan Carmouche (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Houston running back Kyle Porter (22) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Houston quarterback Logan Holgorsen is sacked by Connecticut linebacker Ian Swenson (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Connecticut running back Art Thompkins (1) gains yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Connecticut running back Art Thompkins (1) scores being chased by Houston linebacker Terrance Edgeston (42) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Connecticut head coach Randy Edsall works the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Houston quarterback Logan Holgorsen lines up tp pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Houston wide receiver Bryson Smith is tackled by Connecticut linebacker Jackson Mitchell (43) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Houston running back Kyle Porter (22) scores during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Connecticut defensive back Abiola Olaniyan (18) breaks up a pass intended for Houston wide receiver Marquez Stevenson (5) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Connecticut wide receiver Matt Drayton (88) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)