Saturday, October 22
Annapolis, Md.
11 a.m. CT
University of Houston
at
Navy
Photo by: Jordan Burgess/Houston Athletics
Game Primer: Navy
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Football heads to Navy for American tilt
| GAME 7 - NAVY |
Houston at Navy
Saturday, Oct. 22 | 11:00 a.m. CT
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Annapolis, Md.
Broadcast: ESPNU
Radio: KPRC 950 AM
| WHAT TO WATCH FOR |
- Five of Houston's six games have come down to the final drive including a school-record three overtime games. In its season opener, Houston's defense forced an incomplete pass on UTSA's 2-point opportunity in the third overtime to seal the win. On Sept. 24, Houston locked up a 34-27 win on a Rice incomplete pass on 1st and Goal from the 9-yard line as time expired. The Cougars took a one-point lead with 18 seconds left at Memphis and closed the game on an Atlias Bell sack at the Memphis 38-yard line.
- The Cougars rank ninth nationally with 8.0 tackles for loss per game and are 25th in team sacks with 3.0 per game. Houston's D'Anthony Jones has the nation's ninth-highest pass rush grade (90.4) and ranks 14th defensively among edge rushers (88.0) per Pro Football Focus (PFF). Nelson Ceaser is graded as the nation's 18th-best edge defender (86.4) while Latrell Bankston checks in at No. 16 nationally by pass rush grade (83.7) among interior defenders.
- Houston kick returner Jayce Rogers is tied for the national lead in kickoff return touchdowns (1), defensive back Alex Hogan is third in passes defended per game (1.7), punter Laine Wilkins is ninth in putting average (45.7), defensive lineman D'Anthony Jones ranks ninth in forced fumbles per game (0.33), kick returner Peyton Sawyer is 17th with 24.4 yards per kick return, quarterback Clayton Tune ranks 19th nationally in completions per game (23.5) and kicker Bubba Baxa is 21st with 1.5 field goals per game. Wide receiver Nathaniel Dell is eighth in receptions per game (7.2), 13th in receiving touchdowns (6) and 20th in receiving yards per game (89.0).
- Houston senior Gervarrius Owens forced and recovered a fumble last time out against Memphis. The Cougars have forced eight turnovers this season. Houston's 220 turnovers forced since 2013 ranks fifth nationally, trailing only Louisiana Tech (233), Clemson (232), UCF (223) and Ohio State (222).
| FIVE THINGS TO KNOW |
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The Cougars are 11-5 in games following the off week since the 2007 season, outscoring opponents 522-392. A season ago, Houston running back Alton McCaskill IV scored a 25-yard touchdown on the first play of overtime to highlight a 31-24 victory against East Carolina in the return to play.
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Houston is no stranger to success on the road. The Cougars are 7-2 in their last nine American Athletic Conference road contests. In 2021, the Cougars went undefeated in road regular season games for the fifth time in program history (2021, 2011, 1988, 1979, 1952).
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Houston is the only FBS program in the country to recover an onside kick and return a kickoff for a touchdown in a single game this season. The Cougars accomplished both in the fourth quarter last time out at Memphis. Jayce Rogers returned a kickoff return 100 yards for a score with 7:47 to play in the fourth quarter and Kyle Ramsey's onside kick was recovered by Christian Trahan with 1:14 remaining.
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Houston has had its share of tough luck with injuries this season. The Cougars were without four starters (WR Joseph Manjack IV, FS Gervarrius Owens, CB Art Green and DE Derek Parish) in an American-opening loss to Tulane. Parish, who set an American Conference record for sacks (4.5) and tackles for loss (6.5) at Texas Tech, is out for the season (torn bicep). Cornerback Alex Hogan will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a left knee injury at Memphis.
- Houston's first six opponents are a combined 26-14 with six of the 14 losses coming against Top 25 opponents. UTSA is 5-2 and has won four straight games. Texas Tech is 3-3 with all three losses against Top 25 opponents. Kansas is 5-2. Rice is 3-3 including a win at Louisiana which snapped the nation's longest win streak (15). Tulane is 6-1 and 3-0 in The American while Memphis is 4-3 and 2-2 in The American.
| SCOUTING NAVY |
- Houston and Navy are meeting for the ninth time in the history of the programs and the eighth, and final time, as members of the American Athletic Conference. Houston has won four of the last five matchups and leads the all-time series 6-2.
- The Cougars hold a 6-2 overall record against Navy with a 2-1 mark while playing in Annapolis.
- Houston and Navy are meeting for the ninth time in the history of the programs and the eighth, and final time, as members of the American Athletic Conference. Houston has won four of the last five matchups and leads the all-time series 6-2.
| LAST TIME AGAINST NAVY |
- University of Houston senior cornerback Marcus Jones led the Cougars with a 73-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 47-yard receiving score as Houston rallied to take a 28-20 win over American Athletic Conference rival Navy inside TDECU Stadium
- Jones became first Houston player to record a receiving touchdown and punt return touchdown in a game since Patrick Edwards at Tulane (Nov. 10, 2011). It was the second consecutive week he returned a punt for a touchdown.
- Houston held Navy to only 98 passing yards during the game. It was the third consecutive game that Houston held its opponent under 100 yards passing.
| A HOUSTON WIN WOULD ... |
- Move Houston to 8-2 in its last 10 American Athletic Conference road contests.
- Move Houston to 46-17 in the month of October since 2006 including a 21-9 mark on the road.
- Move Houston to 7-2 against Navy all-time including a 3-1 mark on the road.
- Be the Cougars fifth win in the last six tries against Navy (2017-present).
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