University of Houston Athletics

Cougars in the NFL: Week 15
12/21/2022 12:00:00 PM | Football
Jones registers pass break up against Davante Adams
HOUSTON – Patriots rookie Marcus Jones earned the start against Raiders and registered a pass breakup against All-Pro Davante Adams in the first quarter.
Matthew Adams | Chicago Bears | L, 25-20 vs. Eagles
Kyle Allen | Houston Texans | L, 30-24 vs. Chiefs
Tyus Bowser | Baltimore Ravens | L, 13-3 vs. Browns
Emeke Egbule | Pittsburgh Steelers | Practice Squad
Logan Hall | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L, 34-23 vs. Bengals
William Jackson III | Pittsburgh Steelers | Injured Reserve
Josh Jones | Arizona Cardinals | L, 24-15 vs. Broncos
Marcus Jones | New England Patriots | L, 30-24 vs. Raiders
Case Keenum | Buffalo Bills | W, 32-29 vs. Dolphins
Ed Oliver | Buffalo Bills | W, 32-29 vs. Dolphins
Elandon Roberts | Miami Dolphins | L, 32-29 vs. Bills
Kody Russey | New England Patriots | L, 30-24 vs. Raiders
Marquez Stevenson | Buffalo Bills | Injured Reserve
Grant Stuard | Indianapolis Colts | L, 39-36 vs. Vikings
Payton Turner | New Orleans Saints | W, 21-18 vs. Falcons
Damarion Williams | Baltimore Ravens | L, 13-3 vs. Browns
Brandon Wilson | Cincinnati Bengals | Reserve/PUP
The University of Houston Football team will make its 30th bowl appearance all-time when the Cougars face off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, Dec. 23, from Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La.
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Matthew Adams | Chicago Bears | L, 25-20 vs. Eagles
- Adams earned the start at linebacker and posted one tackle against the Eagles playing 17 snaps on defense and 21 on special teams
Kyle Allen | Houston Texans | L, 30-24 vs. Chiefs
- Allen was inactive during the Texans 30-24 loss against the Chiefs.
Tyus Bowser | Baltimore Ravens | L, 13-3 vs. Browns
- Bowser started at linebacker for the Ravens and contributed two tackles and one tackle for loss. He played 46 of 66 snaps on defense.
Emeke Egbule | Pittsburgh Steelers | Practice Squad
Logan Hall | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L, 34-23 vs. Bengals
- Hall played in 21 snaps on special teams in Tampa Bay's 34-33 loss to the Bengals
William Jackson III | Pittsburgh Steelers | Injured Reserve
- Jackson III was placed on the Reserve/Injured list prior to the game against the Ravens on Dec. 11.
Josh Jones | Arizona Cardinals | L, 24-15 vs. Broncos
- Jones earned the start at left tackle for the Cardinals. He played in all 65 snaps on offense as well as three on special teams.
Marcus Jones | New England Patriots | L, 30-24 vs. Raiders
- Jones earned the start at cornerback for the Patriots contributing four solo tackles and one pass defended. He returned three punts for 25 yards including a 17-yard return. He played in all 68 snaps on defense and 18 on special teams.
Case Keenum | Buffalo Bills | W, 32-29 vs. Dolphins
- Keenum did not play against the Dolphins.
Ed Oliver | Buffalo Bills | W, 32-29 vs. Dolphins
- Oliver tallied two tackles against the Dolphins with one tackle for loss and one quarterback hustle. He played in 41 snaps out of 59 on defense.
Elandon Roberts | Miami Dolphins | L, 32-29 vs. Bills
- Roberts started at linebacker for the Dolphins and contributed four tackles against the Bills including a tackle for loss while playing 33 snaps on defense and nine on special teams.
Kody Russey | New England Patriots | L, 30-24 vs. Raiders
- Russey did not play against Las Vegas.
Marquez Stevenson | Buffalo Bills | Injured Reserve
- Stevenson is in his 21-day practice window after being cleared. The wideout has been on the injured reserve since the start of the season with a foot injury.
Grant Stuard | Indianapolis Colts | L, 39-36 vs. Vikings
- Stuard had three tackles on special teams and played in 27 snaps
Payton Turner | New Orleans Saints | W, 21-18 vs. Falcons
- Turner was not active against the Falcons.
Damarion Williams | Baltimore Ravens | L, 13-3 vs. Browns
- Williams was inactive in Baltimore's 13-9 loss over the Browns.
Brandon Wilson | Cincinnati Bengals | Reserve/PUP
- Wilson remains on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. The sixth-year player was placed on the Reserve/PUP list on Aug. 23 with a knee injury.
The University of Houston Football team will make its 30th bowl appearance all-time when the Cougars face off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, Dec. 23, from Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La.
Fans may purchase tickets by clicking here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023.
Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.
Players Mentioned
Media Availability: HC Willie Fritz (March 28, 2026)
Saturday, March 28
Press Conference: Head Coach Willie Fritz Speaks to Media on the 2026 Transfer Portal Class
Wednesday, February 04
Postgame Press Conference: Football vs. LSU (Texas Bowl)
Sunday, December 28
Highlights: Houston 38, LSU 35 (Texas Bowl)
Sunday, December 28

















