University of Houston Athletics
Houston to Open 2020 Season at Baylor on Sept. 19
9/12/2020 6:59:00 PM | Football
Both schools also agree to future home-and-home series
HOUSTON – Houston football will open the 2020 season at Baylor on Saturday, Sept. 19, inside McLane Stadium, both programs announced on Saturday.
Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT and the game will be televised on FOX. The schools also approved a future home-and-home series as a part of the agreement.
"We are excited to have the opportunity to open the 2020 season at Baylor," UH Vice President for Athletics Chris Pezman said. "It will be exciting for both fan bases to renew this Southwest Conference rivalry. We are excited to give our student-athletes a chance to compete on a national stage to begin a new season."
The matchup between Houston and Baylor marks the first meeting between the two programs since 1995. Both teams were a part of the Southwest Conference from 1972-1996.
Baylor leads the all-time series, 14-13-1, with the first meeting between the two schools coming in 1950.
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Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT and the game will be televised on FOX. The schools also approved a future home-and-home series as a part of the agreement.
"We are excited to have the opportunity to open the 2020 season at Baylor," UH Vice President for Athletics Chris Pezman said. "It will be exciting for both fan bases to renew this Southwest Conference rivalry. We are excited to give our student-athletes a chance to compete on a national stage to begin a new season."
The matchup between Houston and Baylor marks the first meeting between the two programs since 1995. Both teams were a part of the Southwest Conference from 1972-1996.
Baylor leads the all-time series, 14-13-1, with the first meeting between the two schools coming in 1950.
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Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
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