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Inaugural Big 12 Conference Schedule Unveiled
1/31/2023 1:00:00 PM | Football
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Houston hosts in-state foes TCU, Texas, as part of 2023 slate
HOUSTON – University of Houston Football's inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference will feature visits to TDECU Stadium from in-state rivals TCU and Texas with additional home league matchups against Cincinnati, Oklahoma State and West Virginia, the league office announced Tuesday.
Houston's Big 12 opener and conference home opener will take place Sept. 16 against national championship runner-up TCU. The matchup will be the 26th all-time between the Cougars and No. 3-ranked Horned Frogs and first on the campus of the University of Houston since Oct. 25, 2003.
The Cougars and Longhorns face off Oct. 21 for the first time since Sept. 21, 2002. The two teams are meeting for the first time as league foes since Nov. 11, 1995, as co-Southwest Conference members. Houston is looking for its first win against Texas since Nov. 9, 1991, when it defeated Texas for a third-straight time at the Astrodome.
Houston hosts West Virginia in the first meeting between the programs on Thursday, Oct. 12 at TDECU Stadium. Houston and Oklahoma State will meet for the 21st time overall and first since the Cougars upended the No. 5 Cowboys, 45-35, in 2009 on Nov. 18 at TDECU Stadium. Cincinnati and Houston renew its rivalry in a new league when the squads meet for the eighth time in the last 11 years on Nov. 11, 2023, at TDECU Stadium.
Houston's inaugural Big 12 season includes visits to Texas Tech (Sept. 30), Kansas State (Oct. 28), Baylor (Nov. 4) and UCF (Nov. 25) The ninth-ranked Wildcats captured the Big 12 Championship with a win against TCU en route to an appearance in the Sugar Bowl as part of their 2022 season.
Houston will host seven games at TDECU Stadium, including non-conference matchups against UTSA (Sept. 2) and Sam Houston (Sept. 23). The Cougars will also visit cross-town rival Rice in the Battle of the Bayou Bucket presented by H-E-B on Sept. 9.
Among Houston's 12-game schedule, 10 opponents went bowling in 2022. The Cougars will play 10 games in the state of Texas during 2023, their most in the regular season since playing as many in 1990. Houston's seven on-campus home games are its most since 2015.
PRIORITY WAITLIST
Fans are encouraged to join the Houston Football Priority Waitlist today. Just $75 will hold new season tickets for the 2023 season which includes four home matchups against in-state opponents including visits from national championship runner-up TCU and Texas. Season tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 20. To get in on the excitement, click here or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713‑GO‑COOGS (462‑6647).
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Houston's Big 12 opener and conference home opener will take place Sept. 16 against national championship runner-up TCU. The matchup will be the 26th all-time between the Cougars and No. 3-ranked Horned Frogs and first on the campus of the University of Houston since Oct. 25, 2003.
The Cougars and Longhorns face off Oct. 21 for the first time since Sept. 21, 2002. The two teams are meeting for the first time as league foes since Nov. 11, 1995, as co-Southwest Conference members. Houston is looking for its first win against Texas since Nov. 9, 1991, when it defeated Texas for a third-straight time at the Astrodome.
Houston hosts West Virginia in the first meeting between the programs on Thursday, Oct. 12 at TDECU Stadium. Houston and Oklahoma State will meet for the 21st time overall and first since the Cougars upended the No. 5 Cowboys, 45-35, in 2009 on Nov. 18 at TDECU Stadium. Cincinnati and Houston renew its rivalry in a new league when the squads meet for the eighth time in the last 11 years on Nov. 11, 2023, at TDECU Stadium.
Houston's inaugural Big 12 season includes visits to Texas Tech (Sept. 30), Kansas State (Oct. 28), Baylor (Nov. 4) and UCF (Nov. 25) The ninth-ranked Wildcats captured the Big 12 Championship with a win against TCU en route to an appearance in the Sugar Bowl as part of their 2022 season.Houston will host seven games at TDECU Stadium, including non-conference matchups against UTSA (Sept. 2) and Sam Houston (Sept. 23). The Cougars will also visit cross-town rival Rice in the Battle of the Bayou Bucket presented by H-E-B on Sept. 9.
Among Houston's 12-game schedule, 10 opponents went bowling in 2022. The Cougars will play 10 games in the state of Texas during 2023, their most in the regular season since playing as many in 1990. Houston's seven on-campus home games are its most since 2015.
PRIORITY WAITLIST
Fans are encouraged to join the Houston Football Priority Waitlist today. Just $75 will hold new season tickets for the 2023 season which includes four home matchups against in-state opponents including visits from national championship runner-up TCU and Texas. Season tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 20. To get in on the excitement, click here or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713‑GO‑COOGS (462‑6647).
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.
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