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7/28/2022 9:00:00 AM | Football
Houston tallies seven first-place votes, picked to win American by media
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Football program is the preseason favorite in the 2022 American Athletic Conference preseason media poll, the league unveiled ahead of its media day on Thursday.
The Cougars garnered 243 points and received seven of 24 possible first-place votes. Houston is the narrow favorite over 2021 conference champion Cincinnati which picked up 242 points behind 10 first-place votes. UCF earned the remaining seven first-place votes and totaled 225 points in third.
Houston is in search of its second American Athletic Conference title and first since 2015. A season ago, the Cougars posted an 8-0 record in league play, marking just the second undefeated conference season in program history.
Houston opens its season on Sept. 3 at UTSA. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. from the Alamodome and can be seen on CBS Sports Network. The in-state matchup is the lone FBS contest nationally during Week 1 featuring two 12-plus win teams from a season ago.
The Cougars open American play at home on Friday, Sept. 30 against Tulane. Houston will host USF (Oct. 29), Temple (Nov. 12) and Tulsa (Nov. 25 or 26) and pay visits to Memphis (Friday, Oct. 7), Navy (Oct. 22), SMU (Nov. 5) and East Carolina (Nov. 19). The American's top two teams will square off in the title game on Dec. 3.
2022 American Athletic Conference Preseason Media Poll
Season Tickets on Sale
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans are encouraged to act quickly to purchase 2022 season tickets while supplies last. Season tickets are available for as low as $99.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $80 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click here.
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The Cougars garnered 243 points and received seven of 24 possible first-place votes. Houston is the narrow favorite over 2021 conference champion Cincinnati which picked up 242 points behind 10 first-place votes. UCF earned the remaining seven first-place votes and totaled 225 points in third.
Houston is in search of its second American Athletic Conference title and first since 2015. A season ago, the Cougars posted an 8-0 record in league play, marking just the second undefeated conference season in program history.
Houston opens its season on Sept. 3 at UTSA. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. from the Alamodome and can be seen on CBS Sports Network. The in-state matchup is the lone FBS contest nationally during Week 1 featuring two 12-plus win teams from a season ago.
The Cougars open American play at home on Friday, Sept. 30 against Tulane. Houston will host USF (Oct. 29), Temple (Nov. 12) and Tulsa (Nov. 25 or 26) and pay visits to Memphis (Friday, Oct. 7), Navy (Oct. 22), SMU (Nov. 5) and East Carolina (Nov. 19). The American's top two teams will square off in the title game on Dec. 3.
2022 American Athletic Conference Preseason Media Poll
| Team (First-Place Votes) | Points | ||
| 1. | Houston (7) | 243 | |
| 2. | Cincinnati (10) | 242 | |
| 3. | UCF (7) | 225 | |
| 4. | SMU | 187 | |
| 5. | Memphis | 162 | |
| 6. | East Carolina | 157 | |
| 7. | Tulane | 115 | |
| 8. | Tulsa | 93 | |
| 9. | South Florida | 71 | |
| 10. | Navy | 61 | |
| 11. | Temple | 28 |
Season Tickets on Sale
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans are encouraged to act quickly to purchase 2022 season tickets while supplies last. Season tickets are available for as low as $99.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $80 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click 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
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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