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)

Houston running back Patrick Carr (21) pushes off Tulane linebacker Marvin Moody (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Houston. (Michael Wyke/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Tulane wide receiver Terren Encalade (5) loses the reception under pressure from Houston cornerback Isaiah Johnson (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Houston. (Michael Wyke/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Houston running back Patrick Carr (21) dives between Tulane safety Roderic Teamer Jr., left, and nose tackle De'Andre Williams, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Houston. (Michael Wyke/Houston Chronicle via AP)