Saturday, November 27
East Hartford, Conn.
11 a.m.
University of Houston
at
UConn
Game Primer: UConn
11/24/2021 11:36:00 AM | Football
No. 19/16 Houston rides 10-game win streak into regular season finale
GAME 12
No. 19/16 Houston at UConn
Nov. 27, 2021 | 11 a.m. CT | Pratt & Whitney Stadium | East Hartford, Conn.
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Radio: KPRC 950 AM
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
« Houston is one of five FBS teams nationally ranked inside the Top 15 nationally for both scoring offense and total defense, joining Alabama, Cincinnati, Georgia and Michigan. The Cougars are averaging 38.2 points per game (12th) and are holding opponents to 293.4 yards per contest (5th).
« Houston's 10-game win streak is its longest since winning 11 consecutive between Jan.2-Nov. 14, 2015. The streak is the fourth longest active nationally and is the fourth longest in program history.
« Houston and UConn are meeting for the fourth time in the history of the programs – all since 2015. In their last meeting, current Houston equipment manager Logan Holgorsen, son of Head Coach Dana Holgorsen, made his first career start at quarterback, helping the Cougars to a 24-17 win on Oct 19, 2019.
« Houston checks in at No. 16 in the USA Today Coaches Poll and No. 19 in the AP Top 25. It marks the fourth consecutive week garnering a national ranking in both polls. Despite defeating Memphis 31-13, Houston fell two spots from No. 17 in the AP poll.
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW
« Houston has locked up its first conference championship game appearance since 2015. The Cougars, who have won 11 conference titles all-time, will face Cincinnati in the American Athletic Conference Game at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, Dec. 4.
« Houston has not allowed a first quarter point in seven of 11 games. The Cougars are outscoring opponents 123-38 in the opening frame. Houston did not allow a first half touchdown since Dec. 5-31, 2015 (vs. Temple, vs. Florida State).
« Houston posted an 8-0 record in American Athletic Conference play, marking just the second undefeated conference season in program history (2021, 2011). Houston is the only FBS program in Texas to post multiple undefeated conference seasons since 2011.
« Houston has 10-plus win game in a season nine times in program history (2021, 2015, 2011, 2009, 2006, 1990, 1979, 1976, 1973). Houston's five 10-win seasons since 2006 are tied for the second most among FBS programs in Texas trailing only TCU (8).
« The Cougars are riding a five-game road win streak, their longest since winning six straight from Sept. 9-Nov. 25, 2011. They have won all five road games this season. Houston has gone undefeated on the road just four times in program history (2011, 1988, 1979, 1952).
SCOUTING UCONN
« After 24 years as an assistant coach, Lou Spanos is now serving as the interim head coach and has a 1-8 record in that position.
» UConn linebacker Jackson Mitchell is 11th in the nation with 105 total tackles.
« UConn defensive lineman Travis Jones was invited to 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl.
« UConn has recently hired Jim Mora to be their 32nd head coach in school history. Mora has a 46-30 record as a collegiate coach.
LAST TIME AGAINST UCONN
« Wide receiver Jeremy Singleton led all receivers with 103 receiving yards including a 58-yard touchdown during Houston's 24-17 win against the Huskies on Oct. 19, 2019, from East Hartford, Conn.
« Houston linebacker Grant Stuard had a career high 15 tackles.
« Houston linebacker Donovan Mutin had his first career interception, setting up a score to give Houston the lead.
« Running backs Bryson Smith and Kyle Porter combined for nearly 100 yards and 2 scores on the ground.
A HOUSTON WIN WOULD …
» Move Houston's win streak to 11 consecutive, the program's longest since Jan. 2- Nov. 14, 2015 (11 games).
» Mark the fifth time in program history Houston has won 11-plus games (previously: 2015, 2011, 1979, 1973).
» Mark the fifth time Houston has gone undefeated on the road in the regular season in program history (previously: 2011, 1988, 1979, 1952).
» Move Houston to 3-1 against UConn including a 2-1 mark on the road.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
No. 19/16 Houston at UConn
Nov. 27, 2021 | 11 a.m. CT | Pratt & Whitney Stadium | East Hartford, Conn.
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Radio: KPRC 950 AM
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
« Houston is one of five FBS teams nationally ranked inside the Top 15 nationally for both scoring offense and total defense, joining Alabama, Cincinnati, Georgia and Michigan. The Cougars are averaging 38.2 points per game (12th) and are holding opponents to 293.4 yards per contest (5th).
« Houston's 10-game win streak is its longest since winning 11 consecutive between Jan.2-Nov. 14, 2015. The streak is the fourth longest active nationally and is the fourth longest in program history.
« Houston and UConn are meeting for the fourth time in the history of the programs – all since 2015. In their last meeting, current Houston equipment manager Logan Holgorsen, son of Head Coach Dana Holgorsen, made his first career start at quarterback, helping the Cougars to a 24-17 win on Oct 19, 2019.
« Houston checks in at No. 16 in the USA Today Coaches Poll and No. 19 in the AP Top 25. It marks the fourth consecutive week garnering a national ranking in both polls. Despite defeating Memphis 31-13, Houston fell two spots from No. 17 in the AP poll.
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW
« Houston has locked up its first conference championship game appearance since 2015. The Cougars, who have won 11 conference titles all-time, will face Cincinnati in the American Athletic Conference Game at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, Dec. 4.
« Houston has not allowed a first quarter point in seven of 11 games. The Cougars are outscoring opponents 123-38 in the opening frame. Houston did not allow a first half touchdown since Dec. 5-31, 2015 (vs. Temple, vs. Florida State).
« Houston posted an 8-0 record in American Athletic Conference play, marking just the second undefeated conference season in program history (2021, 2011). Houston is the only FBS program in Texas to post multiple undefeated conference seasons since 2011.
« Houston has 10-plus win game in a season nine times in program history (2021, 2015, 2011, 2009, 2006, 1990, 1979, 1976, 1973). Houston's five 10-win seasons since 2006 are tied for the second most among FBS programs in Texas trailing only TCU (8).
« The Cougars are riding a five-game road win streak, their longest since winning six straight from Sept. 9-Nov. 25, 2011. They have won all five road games this season. Houston has gone undefeated on the road just four times in program history (2011, 1988, 1979, 1952).
SCOUTING UCONN
« After 24 years as an assistant coach, Lou Spanos is now serving as the interim head coach and has a 1-8 record in that position.
» UConn linebacker Jackson Mitchell is 11th in the nation with 105 total tackles.
« UConn defensive lineman Travis Jones was invited to 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl.
« UConn has recently hired Jim Mora to be their 32nd head coach in school history. Mora has a 46-30 record as a collegiate coach.
LAST TIME AGAINST UCONN
« Wide receiver Jeremy Singleton led all receivers with 103 receiving yards including a 58-yard touchdown during Houston's 24-17 win against the Huskies on Oct. 19, 2019, from East Hartford, Conn.
« Houston linebacker Grant Stuard had a career high 15 tackles.
« Houston linebacker Donovan Mutin had his first career interception, setting up a score to give Houston the lead.
« Running backs Bryson Smith and Kyle Porter combined for nearly 100 yards and 2 scores on the ground.
A HOUSTON WIN WOULD …
» Move Houston's win streak to 11 consecutive, the program's longest since Jan. 2- Nov. 14, 2015 (11 games).
» Mark the fifth time in program history Houston has won 11-plus games (previously: 2015, 2011, 1979, 1973).
» Mark the fifth time Houston has gone undefeated on the road in the regular season in program history (previously: 2011, 1988, 1979, 1952).
» Move Houston to 3-1 against UConn including a 2-1 mark on the road.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
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