University of Houston Athletics
Houston-Oklahoma Announce Two-Game Series
9/10/2014 12:00:00 AM | Football
HOUSTON - The University of Houston and the University of Oklahoma announced Wednesday a two-game series to be played in 2016 (Houston) and 2019 (Norman, Okla.). The two teams will square off in the 2016 AdvoCare Texas Kickoff at NRG Stadium on Sept. 3, 2016, before returning to Oklahoma on Aug. 31, 2019.
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"We have been and will remain committed to scheduling competitive non-conference opponents and that includes games in the City of Houston to reward our passionate fan base," said Mack Rhoades, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at University of Houston. "When you look at the caliber of teams invited to the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff in the past, it's a great honor to kick off the 2016 season against Oklahoma in what promises to be an exciting opener. I want to thank Jamey Rootes from the Texans and Lone Star Sports & Entertainment, Dave Brown from ESPN and Joe Castiglione from OU for helping make this series a reality."
With Wednesday's announcement, Houston's 2016 game at Texas State originally scheduled for Sept. 3, 2016, will move to Sept. 24, 2016.
Houston and Oklahoma have met on two different occasions with the Sooners claiming both games, a 1981 meeting in the Sun Bowl in El Paso (40-14) and a 2004 game in Norman (63-13).
With the Wednesday announcement, Houston has secured three of its four non-conference opponents for the 2016 season with Louisville (Nov. 19, 2016) joining Oklahoma and Texas State on the slate.
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2014 FOOTBALL MINI PLANS
For those Houston fans who are unable to make it to TDECU Stadium all season, three-game mini plans are available for purchase for $99.
The three-game mini plans give Houston Football the ability to secure tickets for the Oct. 2 game vs. UCF, the 2014 Fiesta Bowl champion, and any other two games this season. The remaining four games for UH fans to pick from consist of 2013 bowl game participants UNLV and Tulane along with Temple and Tulsa. Fans can purchase mini plans here or by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
SINGLE GAME TICKET INFORMATION
Single-game ticket sales for the inaugural season in TDECU Stadium start at $36 per person for reserved seats and $25 for general admission at any of Houston's seven home games, including 2014 Fiesta Bowl champion UCF, and can be purchased by calling the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here.
YOUNG ALUMNI TICKET INFORMATION
University of Houston alumni from the last five years (2010-14) can purchase season tickets for just $125 (upper levels) and $175 (lower level) in specially designated Young Alumni sections with a multiplier of four times donations to Cougar Pride giving levels for the first five years after graduation. Each ticket consists of a $25 Cougar Pride donation with the four times Young Alumni multiplier, resulting in a $100 donation credit and a Cougar Pride parking pass in the TDECU Stadium Garage. Young Alumni can purchase tickets here or by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
GROUP TICKET INFORMATION
Single-game group ticket sales for the inaugural season in TDECU Stadium are now on sale via the Houston Athletics Ticket Office. Groups of at least 10 or more can purchase tickets starting at just $21 per person to any of Houston's seven home games, including 2014 Fiesta Bowl champion UCF, by calling the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here.
