University of Houston Athletics
Cougars Rise to No. 17 in Rankings
11/7/2021 1:44:00 PM | Football
Houston climbs in rankings following 54-42 win at USF
HOUSTON – Following its resilient showing Saturday in Tampa, Florida, Houston Football climbed to No. 17 in the USA Today Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 in Sunday's latest rankings.
The Cougars (8-1 overall, 6-0 The American), fresh off a 54-42 win at USF, are riding an eight-game win streak, their longest since 2015-16, and are 6-0 in conference play for the fifth time in school history with the last coming in 2015.
Sunday's AP Top 25 marks the first time the Cougars have been ranked in consecutive weeks since the 2016 season. Sunday marks the 196th overall appearance for Houston in the AP poll.
Houston can lock up a spot in The American Athletic Conference Championship on Dec. 4 with a win Saturday at Temple. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on ESPN+ and KPRC 950 AM. The Cougars are 6-1 all-time against the Owls.
REGULAR SEASON HOME FINALE
Tickets are on sale for Houston Football's regular season home finale against Memphis on Friday, Nov. 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Seats are available for as low as $20. Fans are encouraged to wear red and arrive early as the program honors its senior class.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
The Cougars (8-1 overall, 6-0 The American), fresh off a 54-42 win at USF, are riding an eight-game win streak, their longest since 2015-16, and are 6-0 in conference play for the fifth time in school history with the last coming in 2015.
Sunday's AP Top 25 marks the first time the Cougars have been ranked in consecutive weeks since the 2016 season. Sunday marks the 196th overall appearance for Houston in the AP poll.
Houston can lock up a spot in The American Athletic Conference Championship on Dec. 4 with a win Saturday at Temple. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on ESPN+ and KPRC 950 AM. The Cougars are 6-1 all-time against the Owls.
REGULAR SEASON HOME FINALE
Tickets are on sale for Houston Football's regular season home finale against Memphis on Friday, Nov. 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Seats are available for as low as $20. Fans are encouraged to wear red and arrive early as the program honors its senior class.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
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