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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

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin paces the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Houston aiming for 12th win; Auburn seeking to stop skid

By John Zenor Dec. 27, 2021 06:03 PM EST

Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott, center, catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 3 Cincinnati claims AAC crown, possible playoff spot

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 04, 2021 07:38 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 3 Cincinnati hosts No. 16 Houston for AAC championship

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 02, 2021 12:27 PM EST

Houston coach Dana Holgorsen watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Memphis, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Fickell: No. 3 Cincinnati isn't looking past AAC title game

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 30, 2021 02:39 AM 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 Cougars running back Ta'Zhawn Henry carries for a touchdown against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
No. 19 Houston visits 1-win UConn in season finale

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 26, 2021 03:00 AM EST

No. 19 Houston tunes up for conference title game at UConn

Nov. 25, 2021 06:48 PM EST
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — No. 19 Houston (10-1, 8-0 American) at UConn (1-10), Saturday at noon EST (CBSSN) Line: Houston by 32 1/2,...

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

SMU wide receiver Danny Gray (5) is tackled by Houston cornerback Marcus Jones (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
NFL Prospect Watch: Return star Marcus Jones of Houston

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2021 02:36 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

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

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
AP Top 25: Michigan St up to 5; Wake in top 10 for 1st time

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 31, 2021 02:03 PM 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