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Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

No. 21 Houston edges Auburn 17-13 in Birmingham Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 28, 2021 03:49 PM EST

Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) scores a touchdown as Connecticut defensive back Durante Jones (19) fails to makes a tackle during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Tune throws for 4 TDs, leads No. 19 Houston over UConn 45-17

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 27, 2021 03:47 PM EST

Jim Mora speaks with the media during a press conference announcing him as the new head coach of Connecticut University football, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Houston at Connecticut 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 11:29 AM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass as Memphis defensive lineman Morris Joseph (10) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Tune has TDs passing, rushing, No. 17 Houston beats Memphis

Nov. 20, 2021 01:05 AM EST

Houston wide receiver Nathaniel Dell, right, celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Clayton Tune during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Memphis at Houston 11/19/2021

Nov. 19, 2021 10:39 PM EST

Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) pressures East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

No. 17 Houston looks to extend streak to 10 against Memphis

By Jeremy Rakes Nov. 18, 2021 02:54 PM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Houston runs over Temple, secures AAC title game berth

By Kevin Cooney Nov. 13, 2021 03:41 PM EST

Houston tight end Christian Trahan (85) runs with the ball as he gets past Temple safety M.J. Griffin (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Houston at Temple 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:49 PM EST

Temple's D'Wan Mathis (18) escapes a tackle attempt by East Carolina's Gerard Stinger (30) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Greenville, N.C. (Scott Davis/The Daily Reflector via AP)

No. 17 Houston a heavy favorite at Temple

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 07:46 PM EST

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen on the sideline against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

No. 17 Houston looks to clinch title game berth at Temple

By Kevin Cooney Nov. 11, 2021 12:39 PM EST

Houston's quarterback Clayton Tune throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

Tune passes for 385 yards, No. 20 Houston tops USF 54-42

By Mark Didtler Nov. 06, 2021 11:36 PM EDT

No. 20 Houston seeking 8th straight win at South Florida

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 05:17 PM EDT
No. 20 Houston (7-1) at South Florida (2-6), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (ESPNU). Line: Houston by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. ...

The Houston bench reacts to a flag on Houston during the second half of an NCAA college football game against SMU Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Finally back in Top 25, No. 20 Houston working to stay there

By Fred Goodall Nov. 04, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) runs the ball against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jones returns kickoff 100 yards to lift Houston past SMU

Oct. 30, 2021 11:03 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

SMU at Houston 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen, center, talks with cornerback Jayce Rogers (16) after Rogers was ejected from the game for targeting in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Houston at Tulsa 10/1/2021

Oct. 01, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

Houston place kicker Dalton Witherspoon (47) warms up with punter Laine Wilkins (22) before an NCAA college football game against Navy Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Navy at Houston 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 06:41 PM EDT

McCaskill, Ogbogu help Houston rout Grambling 45-0

Sep. 18, 2021 10:28 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Alton McCaskill ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns as Houston rolled to a 45-0 victory over Grambling on Saturday night. ...