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2021 Houston Cougars season in review: Positional Grades
The Cougars register 12 wins, a conference championship appearance, and a bowl victory in a season to remember.
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Houston defense shines in 17-13 Birmingham Bowl win over Auburn
The Cougars register their first bowl win since 2015 to finish the season with a 12-2 record and likely ranking.
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2021 Birmingham Bowl: Media Day Recap and Storylines
Dana Holgorsen, Bryan Harsin, and several players took the podium to discuss the 2021 Birmingham Bowl between Houston and Auburn.
Three questions heading into the 2021 Birmingham Bowl
Can Houston win its first bowl game since 2015 without the contributions of a consensus All-American?
2021 Birmingham Bowl Preview: Houston Cougars vs. Auburn Tigers
Cougars look to cap stellar season with first bowl win since 2015.
Houston’s Marcus Jones wins Paul Hornung Award for nation’s most versatile player
Jones enters bowl season with a mark on all three phases of the game: 4 special teams TD, 1 offensive TD, and 5 interceptions.
Cincinnati secures AAC title, potential playoff bid with 35-20 win over Houston
After snapping Houston’s 11-game streak, the Bearcats are the only undefeated team in college football heading into bowl season
2021 AAC Championship Game Preview: #21 Houston Cougars @ #4 Cincinnati Bearcats
For the first time in AAC Championship Game history, one team resides in the CFP Top 4.
2021 AAC Championship Game: Media Day Storylines
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco and head coaches Dana Holgorsen and Luke Fickell preview Saturday’s clash between the AAC’s best.
Cincinnati Still #4 in Penultimate CFP Rankings
The Bearcats are seemingly one victory away from a playoff berth
2021 Week 13 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Connecticut Huskies
Houston aims to collect its 11th straight win before participating in the AAC Championship Game.
Houston surges past Memphis, 31-13, to win 10th straight and finish AAC play unbeaten
Marcus Jones records two interceptions to lead the Cougars to their first perfect conference record since 2011.
2021 Week 12 Preview: Memphis Tigers @ Houston Cougars
The Cougars look to finish off AAC play with perfection as Memphis pays a visit Friday night.
Houston locks up AAC title game bid in 37-8 victory over Temple
Alton McCaskill posts a career-high 129 rushing yards to send the Cougars to the AAC Championship for the first time since 2015.
2021 Week 11 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Temple Owls
Houston looks for its ninth straight victory as Clayton Tune and the offense continue to thrive.
2021 Week 10 Preview: Houston Cougars @ South Florida Bulls
Houston is ranked in the AP Poll. Can the Cougars avoid a potential letdown and impress the CFP committee in Tampa?
Marcus Jones lights up the city of Houston as Cougars spoil SMU’s perfect season, 44-37
Clayton Tune records a career-high 412 passing yards to guide the Cougars to a shootout victory.
2021 Week 9 Preview: SMU Mustangs @ Houston Cougars
A 6-game win streak and a 7-game win streak meet under the lights in Houston this Saturday night.
Houston sits through 5-hour, 18-minute weather delay and OT before toppling East Carolina, 31-24
The Cougars win the seemingly never-ending game in OT for sixth straight victory.
2021 Week 8 Preview: East Carolina Pirates @ Houston Cougars
Bowl eligibility is on the line for the Cougars when the Pirates visit TDECU Stadium.
Three takeaways from Houston’s 40-22 victory over Tulane
Houston’s defense replaces Bourbon St. with Sack Ave. while producing eight sacks Thursday night.
Red-hot Houston takes down Tulane on Thursday night in 40-22 finish
Clayton Tune sliced his way through the Green Wave while the Houston D took it home.
Houston Cougars at Tulane Green Wave: Preview, Start Time, TV, Predictions
Houston searches for a 3-0 start to AAC play against a Tulane team looking for its first win vs. FBS competition in 2021.
Houston defense obliterates Tulsa in 45-10 statement road victory
The Cougars force turnovers and sacks galore in a landslide Friday night domination.
2021 Week 5 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane
An intriguing AAC Friday night showdown is brewing on the plains of Oklahoma.
Houston rallies in second half to upend Navy, 28-20
Cougars win their third consecutive game and start 1-0 in AAC play.
2021 Week 4 Preview: Navy Midshipmen @ Houston Cougars
Houston can match its win total from 2020 against a slumping Navy squad.
Breaking Down AAC Buyouts for Teams Leaving for the Big 12
With three teams leaving for the Big 12, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered. Notably what will the buyout look like and how long it will take to go into effect?
Versatile Houston star Marcus Jones is the man of the most talents
A wide receiver, a cornerback, a punt returner, and a musician — Jones strives for success in every passion he pursues.
Houston punishes crosstown rival Rice, 44-7, to win the Bayou Bucket
Cougars dominate on both sides of the ball to defeat Rice for the sixth straight meeting.
Big 12 officially adds AAC trio of Cincinnati, Houston, UCF
The three AAC schools were approved unanimously and are expected to join for the 2023 football season.
2021 Week 2 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Rice Owls
The crosstown rivals battle for the Bayou Bucket for the first time since 2018.
Looking Back at One of the Worst Thursday’s in AAC History
Thursday was a terrible night for the AAC both on and off the field. Here’s why.
2021 Week 1 Preview: Houston Cougars vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
Year three of the Dana Holgorsen era begins against a familiar rival at NRG Stadium.