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Houston QB King won't play rest of season, plans to return

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 23, 2019 06:01 PM EDT
Houston quarterback D'Eriq King says he won't play the rest of this season, instead taking a redshirt year, with the intention to return to the Cougars in 2020. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Dana Holgorsen, the newly named football coach for the Houston college football team, gets autographed footballs to toss to the crowd as he is recognized during halftime of an NCAA college basketball game between Tulsa and Houston, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
High expectations for Dana Holgorsen in return to Houston

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 12, 2019 06:02 PM EDT

Dana Holgorsen, the newly named football coach for the Houston college football team, gets autographed footballs to toss to the crowd as he is recognized during halftime of an NCAA college basketball game between Tulsa and Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Dana Holgorsen back home to coach University of Houston

By Joshua Koch Jan. 03, 2019 05:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen calls out to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, in Austin, Texas. Houston has hired West Virginia’s Dana Holgorsen as its coach, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, ending his eight-year run with the Mountaineers. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)
Houston hires coach Dana Holgorsen away from West Virginia

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 02, 2019 03:11 PM EST

Houston head coach Major Applewhite watches as his team warms up before they play Army in the of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Houston fires football coach Applewhite after 2 seasons

Dec. 30, 2018 01:59 PM EST

Army quarterback Luke Langdon (9) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Glen Coates (6) against Houston during the first half of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Hopkins has 5 TDs, No. 22 Army routs Houston 70-14

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 22, 2018 07:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Army running back Darnell Woolfolk (33) carries as Oklahoma linebacker Curtis Bolton (18) defends during an NCAA college football game between Army and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. Army will face Houston on Saturday, Dec. 22, in the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas. In an era where aerial assaults are the norm, Army coach Jeff Monken maintains a simple formula for success--keep the ball--and nobody does that better than the No. 22 Black Knights (10-2) with their potent triple option and stable of bruising runners. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 22 Army going for 1st 11-win season in Armed Forces Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 21, 2018 05:06 PM EST

Players skipping 2018-19 bowl games

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST
Players who have announced they will not play in their teams' bowl games with coach's bonus for winning the game: Arizona State (lost to Fresno State...

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018 file photo West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. Holgorsen can earn a $50,000 bonus if West Virginia beats Syracuse next week in the Camping World Bowl, a game the Mountaineers will play without star quarterback Will Grier and left tackle Yodny Cajuste. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)
Some players skip bowls with bonuses at stake for coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST

Memphis wins, will face UCF in AAC title rematch

Nov. 23, 2018 05:02 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Junior Darrell Henderson rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns — setting a conference rushing record — and Memphis rallied past Houston 52-31...

Oliver says outburst was brought on by 'misunderstanding"

Nov. 16, 2018 09:47 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver says his sideline outburst at Cougars coach Major Applewhite was the result of a "misunderstanding" and he looks...

AP Source: Houston QB King out for season with torn meniscus

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2018 09:24 PM EST
Houston quarterback D'Eriq King is expected to miss the rest of the season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee during the Cougars' victory against Tulane, a...

Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner (98) deflects a pass by Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan (12) that was intercepted by Houston linebacker Roman Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Houston. (Michael Wyke/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Patrick Carr runs for 139 yards; Houston beats Tulane 48-17

Nov. 15, 2018 11:51 PM EST

Injured Houston star Oliver storms off field, angry at coach

Nov. 15, 2018 10:45 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston star defensive tackle Ed Oliver, who was not in uniform against Tulane on Thursday night, became angry and shouted at Cougars coach Major...

SMU wide receiver Tyler Page (4) scores a touchdown as Houston defensive back Gleson Sprewell (21) and linebacker Emeke Egbule (8) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Hicks has 4 TD passes, SMU upsets No. 17 Houston 45-31

Nov. 03, 2018 11:58 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

No. 17 Houston looking to avoid another ranked loss at SMU

Nov. 02, 2018 11:52 AM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — SMU has only one win over a ranked team the past seven years. That is a game Houston certainly remembers. The No. 17 Cougars (7-1, 4-0...

Houston defensive back Gleson Sprewell signals fourth down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
King totals 7 TDs, Houston beats No. 21 USF 57-36

Oct. 27, 2018 07:28 PM EDT

South Florida visits Houston looking to remain undefeated

By Jeremy Rakes Oct. 26, 2018 02:50 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — South Florida coach Charlie Strong is looking for more consistency from his team after it was tested by UConn last week. The No. 21...

King throws for 413 yards to lead Houston past Navy 49-36

By David Ginsburg Oct. 20, 2018 07:18 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — For 30 minutes, Navy went touchdown for touchdown with high-powered Houston. Their confidence soaring, the Midshipmen went into the locker room...