Dana Holgorsen
Houston quarterback Clayton Tune, left, scrambles as South Florida linebacker Dwayne Boyles defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
South Florida at Houston 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:05 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, carries the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Doaks, Ridder help No. 6 Cincinnati run past Houston 38-10

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 07, 2020 07:25 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, carries the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Houston at Cincinnati 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 05:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston coach Dana Holgorsen watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU in Houston. Holgorsen, in his second year at Houston, and the Cougars face Baylor this week, in the first meeting between the schools since 1995. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Houston next up as No. 6 Cincinnati keeps eye on playoffs

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 04:37 PM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
No. 6 Cincinnati focuses on Houston amid playoff buzz

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 05, 2020 11:45 AM EST

Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner, right, celebrates his sack of BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, bottom left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Wilson throws 4 TDs in No. 14 BYU's 43-26 win over Houston

Oct. 17, 2020 01:34 AM EDT

UTSA quarterback Lowell Narcisse (10) carries the ball as BYU's Zayne Anderson (23) and Troy Warner (4) close in for a tackle in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
No. 14 BYU looks to improve to 5-0 in visit to Houston

By Jeremy Rakes Oct. 15, 2020 02:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston coach Dana Holgorsen watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU in Houston. Holgorsen, in his second year at Houston, and the Cougars face Baylor this week, in the first meeting between the schools since 1995. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Houston still waiting to play after 3rd virus cancellation

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 23, 2020 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas. Baylor and Houston play this week for the first time since 1995, when both teams were in the Southwest Conference. Brewer enters his senior season with 7,742 yards passing, third in school history behind 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III (10,366) and Bryce Petty (8,195). (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Big 12 has 2 games this week, 1 delayed and 1 just scheduled

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 02:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this 1981 file photo, Houston coach Bill Yeoman watches the football team practice in Houston. Yeoman, the longtime Houston football coach who led the Cougars to four Southwest Conference titles and a school-record 160 victories, has died. He was 92. The university announced the death Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, without providing details. Son, Bill Jr., told ESPN his father died of pneumonia and kidney failure. (Larry Reese/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)
Yeoman, who coached Houston for 25 seasons, dead at 92

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 12, 2020 07:14 PM EDT

Navy wide receiver Keoni-Kordell Makekau, right, is hit by Houston cornerback Damarion Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Jamale Carothers helps No. 24 Navy beat Houston 56-41

Nov. 30, 2019 10:44 PM EST

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo, right, celebrates with linebacker Dakare Coston after defeating SMU during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 35-28. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 24 Navy, amid big turnaround, eyes 1st win in Houston

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 29, 2019 12:33 PM EST

Memphis wide receiver Damonte Coxie, right, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Antonio Gibson during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
White throws 5 TD passes, No. 18 Memphis beats Houston

Nov. 16, 2019 07:00 PM EST

Memphis head coach Mike Norvell watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 18 Memphis visits Houston looking for 4th straight win

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 15, 2019 02:17 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) talks with head coach Chris Klieman, center, after throwing a touchdown pass against Texas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
K-State aims to bounce back from Texas loss vs West Virginia

By Dave Skretta Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Central Florida wide receiver Ke'von Ahmad (84) grabs a pre-game pass before an NCAA college football game against the Houston Cougars in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
College Europa FC vs College 1975 FC 11/1/2019

Nov. 02, 2019 11:49 AM EDT

Houston safety Garrison Vaughn, left, and SMU running back Ke'Mon Freeman (2) collide on the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Buechele, Jones lead No. 16 SMU past Houston, 34-31

Oct. 24, 2019 11:32 PM EDT

SMU head coach Sonny Dykes walks on the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Temple in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
No. 16 SMU heads to Houston highest-ranked in Group of Five

Oct. 23, 2019 02:57 PM EDT

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

By Pat Eaton-Robb Oct. 19, 2019 03:24 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) scores a touchdown past Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
No. 25 Cincinnati holds off Houston late to win 38-23

By Joshua Koch Oct. 12, 2019 07:13 PM EDT