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Houston DE Derek Parish shines on Pro Day as two-way player
A season-ending injury stopped Derek Parish’s All-American pace. But during the recovery period, the defensive end also discovered his fullback capabilities.
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NFL Draft Film Room: Houston EDGE D’Anthony Jones
Houston’s D’Anthony Jones joins to discuss his pass rush skillset and his approach heading into the NFL Draft.
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Inaugural Big 12 schedules revealed for Cincinnati, Houston, UCF
Departing AAC squads get an official look at their first conference slate as Big 12 members.
Storybook sendoff for Tune and Dell lifts Houston past Louisiana in Independence Bowl, 23-16
Houston’s iconic duo goes out on top thanks to go-ahead touchdown pass in the final minute.
Five things to watch in 2022 Independence Bowl between Houston and Louisiana
The Independence Bowl is the final collegiate game of Houston icons Clayton Tune and Tank Dell.
2022 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Preview: Houston Cougars vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
It’s the final ride for Clayton Tune and Tank Dell in their storied Houston careers.
Texas Tech QB Donovan Smith announces transfer to Houston
Smith, who posted three 330+ yard performances in four 2022 starts, led an overtime victory over the Cougars back in September.
Houston Cougars and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns to square off in 2022 Independence Bowl
Houston travels one state over to Louisiana to face an in-state resident in the Ragin’ Cajuns.
Tulsa stuns Houston 37-30 in Cougars’ final conference game as AAC member
Cougars leave conference on sour note against non-bowl eligible Golden Hurricane squad.
2022 Week 13 Preview: Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ Houston Cougars
Houston is still technically alive for an AAC title as it hosts its final game as a member of the conference.
Five takeaways from Houston’s all-around dominant 42-3 win at East Carolina
Clayton Tune goes for 435 yards and four touchdowns, while the defense holds ECU completely out of the end zone.
2022 Week 12 Preview: Houston Cougars @ East Carolina Pirates
Two 6-4 teams converge in Greenville, NC. With two veteran 10,000-yard QBs pitted against each other, this one has potential for points.
Houston tops Temple 43-36 on Golden’s last minute TD to secure bowl eligibility
Clayton Tune delivers a 44-yard dime to Matthew Golden with 40 seconds left for a go-ahead touchdown to win a shootout over the Owls.
2022 Week 11 Preview: Temple Owls @ Houston Cougars
The Cougars scored 63 points last week and lost. Now, it’s time to sustain that offense and show improvement on the other side.
Every stat and record you didn’t know you needed from SMU’s 77-63 shootout win over Houston
The highest-scoring regulation game in FBS history produced quite a bit of interesting stats. Here’s a list:
SMU offense outlasts Houston 77-63 in highest scoring regulation FBS game ever
Mordecai accounts for 10 total touchdowns, while the Cougars and Mustangs make history in 140-point scoring fest.
2022 Week 10 Preview: Houston Cougars @ SMU Mustangs
The Cougars are back in the AAC race. Their next test is conquering Club Takeaway in Dallas.
Tune to Dell connection powers Houston to 42-27 win over South Florida
Clayton Tune becomes the third 10,000-yard passer in Houston Cougars history in his season-high performance.
2022 Week 9 Preview: South Florida Bulls @ Houston Cougars
Houston looks for its seventh-straight win in the series vs. South Florida, while remaining afloat in the AAC title race.
Tune’s 5 TD passes, Sneed’s career day help Houston coast past Navy, 38-20
Houston starts fast offensively, and the result was the Cougars’ most comfortable win of the 2022 season.
2022 Week 8 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Navy Midshipmen
Houston journeys across the country for a battle against the triple option.
Five takeaways from Houston’s stunning 33-32 fourth quarter rally in Memphis
The Cougars become the first team to wipe away a 19+ point deficit in the fourth quarter this season.
2022 Week 6 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Memphis Tigers
Houston and Memphis gave us iconic games throughout the years as AAC rivals. Here’s to the last matchup for the foreseeable future.
Third-string QB Kai Horton rallies Tulane past Houston in 27-24 OT thriller
Green Wave spoil Cougars’ third overtime finish of the year after converting key 4th and goal in final minute.
2022 Week 5 Preview: Tulane Green Wave @ Houston Cougars
Houston’s defensive line controlled the outcome vs. Tulane last year. How does the 2022 meeting shake up Friday night in H-Town?
Houston star DE Derek Parish out for season with torn bicep injury
Parish ranked third in the FBS in both sacks and tackles for loss prior to suffering a torn bicep in Week 4.
Houston 34, Rice 27: Takeaways from a wild Bayou Bucket finish
The Cougars’ "Sack Ave." defensive line proves to live up to its name, and other observations from the rivalry game.
Clutch defensive playmaking wins Houston a back-and-forth Bayou Bucket battle over Rice, 34-27
D’Anthony Jones’ strip sack in the final minutes proves to be the difference between the cross-town rivals.
2022 Bayou Bucket Preview: Rice Owls @ Houston Cougars
The two closest FBS campuses compete for the Bayou Bucket, which has been Houston’s property since 2011.
Houston defense has zero answers for Jalon Daniels, Kansas in 48-30 defeat
Cougars drop consecutive contests to Big 12 competition after allowing Kansas to score on eight consecutive full drives.
2022 Week 3 Preview: Kansas Jayhawks @ Houston Cougars
Houston earns an opportunity at redemption against the Big 12 with Kansas in town.
Houston surrenders 4th and 20, falls to Texas Tech 33-30 in overtime heartbreaker
The Cougars had the Red Raiders on the ropes several times. Yet, they couldn’t come out victorious for the second consecutive year.
2022 Week 2 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Texas Tech Red Raiders
After surviving UTSA in an overtime thriller, Houston seeks revenge on Texas Tech for 2021 result.
Five takeaways from Houston’s thrilling 37-35 triple overtime victory over UTSA
Houston’s offense is most dynamic when Clayton Tune is a runner, and other thoughts from the Alamodome showdown.