Incarnate Word Defeated Houston Christian in Overtime
The Cardinals maintained their undefeated series streak with a narrow 30-23 win over the Huskies at home.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Football
Incarnate Word secured a 30-23 overtime victory against Houston Christian at Gayle & Tom Benson Stadium. The win keeps Incarnate Word undefeated against the Huskies in their all-time series.
Why it matters
The result reinforces Incarnate Word's dominance in the historical matchup, as the Cardinals moved to 12-0 against the program. Houston Christian remains winless in the series after failing to convert in the extra period.
Champ Doziler recorded 86 rushing yards on 20 carries, while Maddox Kopp connected on a 53-yard touchdown pass to Ja'Ryan Wallace. Emmett Brown sealed the victory with a 10-yard touchdown run in overtime.
The players
Incarnate Word
The Cardinals are a collegiate football program based in San Antonio.
Houston Christian
The Huskies are a collegiate football program that plays in the Southland Conference.
Maddox Kopp
He is a quarterback who contributed to the Incarnate Word offensive effort.
Champ Doziler
He is a running back who led the rushing attack for the Cardinals.
Emmett Brown
He is an athlete for Incarnate Word who scored the game-winning touchdown.
The details
Incarnate Word forced the overtime win after Houston Christian failed to score on consecutive plays from the 8-yard line during the extra period. The game also featured a successful 24-yard field goal from Joey Bryson.
Timeline
The football game between Incarnate Word and Houston Christian took place on September 19, 2026.
Houston Christian is scheduled to play North Texas in Denton on September 26, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win cements Incarnate Word's historical dominance in the matchup and provides momentum as the Cardinals continue their season schedule. The result keeps Houston Christian seeking their first series victory as they look toward a difficult road game against North Texas.
Incarnate Word's 12-0 historical record remains intact, maintaining their perfect standing against the Huskies. Houston Christian must now address red-zone efficiency issues before their upcoming road matchup against North Texas.
The takeaway
Incarnate Word displayed clinical execution in the overtime period to preserve their undefeated series record. The game serves as a stark reminder of the importance of red-zone conversion in high-stakes, low-scoring contests.
What happens next
Houston Christian is set to face North Texas in Denton on September 26, 2026.
Further reading
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