Houston Cougars
New East Carolina coach brings 8 James Madison assistants

Dec. 07, 2018 04:02 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — New East Carolina coach Mike Houston is bringing eight of his coaches from James Madison to the Pirates' staff. Houston on...

ECU hires Jon Gilbert as AD, Mike Houston as football coach

Dec. 03, 2018 11:09 AM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — East Carolina has hired Mike Houston as its next football coach and Jon Gilbert as its athletic director. Gilbert announced...

Armed Services Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 04:10 PM EST
Houston (8-4, American) vs. Army (9-2, Independent), Dec. 22, 3:30 p.m. EST. LOCATION: Fort Worth, Texas TOP PLAYERS ...

Houston DT Oliver skipping bowl game, ending college career

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2018 06:22 PM EST
Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver said in a Twitter post that he would not play in the Cougars' bowl game, ending his college football career. Oliver,...

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...

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton, right, walks off the field after a loss to California in an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles. With angry USC fans chanting for Helton’s firing, the Trojans fell 34-27 to UCLA last week for their fourth loss in five games. Ranked 15th at the start of the season, USC (5-6) now must upset Notre Dame on Saturday just to become bowl eligible and avoid its first seven-loss regular season since 2000. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Rivalry week playing major role in conference races

By Steve Megargee Nov. 21, 2018 12:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, in College Park, Md. No. 4 Michigan might be without defensive star Chase Winovich for Saturday's showdown with No. 10 Ohio State because of an apparent shoulder injury. If he can't play, the Wolverines have so much depth they may be able to overcome it. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, have struggled on defense for much of the year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
College Football Picks: Rivalry weekend brings big prizes

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 21, 2018 01:47 AM EST

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 03:13 AM EST
BASEBALL BOSTON (AP) — World Series MVP Steve Pearce is staying with the Red Sox. Boston and the first baseman agreed Friday to a $6.25...

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...

Armstead's 6 rushing TDs propels Temple past Houston 59-49

Nov. 10, 2018 11:11 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Ryquell Armstead ran for 210 yards and six touchdowns and Temple outlasted Houston with a 59-49 win on Saturday night. Armstead finished...

Ohio State's Drue Chrisman punts during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Hold up on handing Tua that Heisman

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 10, 2018 08:23 PM EST

Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien (4) looks to throw down field as BYU linebacker Sione Takitaki (16) puts pressure on in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 21-16 over BYU. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
AP All-America Watch: Sun Devils star WR; Alabama DT

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 06, 2018 12:35 PM EST

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

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
West Virginia at Texas 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 06:24 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...

No. 17 Houston goes to SMU looking for 6th win in a row

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 06:16 PM EDT
No. 17 Houston (7-1, 4-0 American, No. 17 CFP) at SMU (3-5, 2-2), 7 p.m. EDT (ESPNU) Line: Houston by 14½. Series record: Houston leads...