Gene Shannon (1971) - University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor - University of Houston Athletics

Calendar

Sep. 25

All Day

Tennis

at Big 12 Individuals

Sep. 28

TBD

Softball

vs Blinn College

Sep. 28

2 p.m. CT

Video Stats Tickets

Soccer

at Colorado

Sep. 29

All Day

Men's Golf

vs Bayou City Collegiate Classic

Gene Shannon

Gene Shannon

Induction:
1971

Football (1949-51)

First 1,000-yard rushing season in program history
AP Honorable Mention All-American (1951)
First Team All-Conference (1950-51)
1952 Salad Bowl MVP
Holds two bowl game program records: 175 rushing yards and four touchdowns (both on 28 carries in 1952 Salad Bowl)
Drafted 27th overall in 1952 NFL Draft (San Francisco 49ers)

POSTGAME – at Oregon State (Sept. 26, 2025)

Saturday, September 27

HOOPS and HOUNDS 2025 – Bryce Jackson, Isiah Harwell and Chris Cenac Jr.

Tuesday, September 23

HOOPS and HOUNDS 2025 – Cedric Lath and Kalifa Sakho

Tuesday, September 23

HOOPS and HOUNDS 2025 – Chase McCarty, Kingston Flemings and Jacob McFarland

Thursday, September 18

Grant Doggett

PREVIEW: Men’s Golf Continues Fall Season at Bayou City Collegiate Classic

Sunday, September 28

Barakat Rahmon

Cougars Claim Conference Home Opener Against Texas Tech

Saturday, September 27

Kizer at Texas Tech

PREVIEW: Houston Wraps Road Trip at Colorado

Saturday, September 27

Football vs. Oregon State

Cardiac Coogs Strike in Oregon

Saturday, September 27