University of Houston Athletics
Football Game Themes Unveiled for Inaugural Big 12 Season
6/19/2023 12:00:00 PM | Football
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‘Celebrate Houston’ game kicks off season Sept. 2 against UTSA
HOUSTON – With 75 days until the Houston Football season opener, University of Houston Athletics has announced its single-game themes for the upcoming season which features seven on-campus home contests – the program's most in eight seasons.
The season begins at 6 p.m., Sept. 2, when the Cougars welcome UTSA for "Celebrate Houston." Houston and TCU kick off the Big 12 Conference season when the teams tangle at 7 p.m., Sept. 16, as part of "Big 12 Celebration" night presented by Coca-Cola at TDECU Stadium.
Join the University of Houston for Family Weekend when the Cougars face area foe Sam Houston at 6 p.m., Sept. 23. After a visit to Texas Tech for the the Cougars' first Big 12 road matchup, Houston returns home Thursday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. to welcome West Virginia as part of "Hispanic Heritage" night. The matchup will also serve as the program's annual "Black Out" game.
Houston's first visit from Texas in two decades will feature "Heroes Night" presented by TDECU as the Cougars and their fans honor military and first responders throughout the game. Be part of one of the most exciting weeks and games of the season on Nov. 11 when Houston hosts Cincinnati for Homecoming presented by UHAA.
The Cougars will honor their senior class with a special pregame recognition prior to the program's home regular season finale on Nov. 18 against Oklahoma State presented by ICON.
Houston, which recently announced it has set a TDECU Stadium record with 23,500 season tickets, heads into 2023 looking to build on 20 combined wins, including a pair of bowl victories, over the last two seasons. Five Cougar student-athletes were recognized on Athlon Sports' 2023 All-Big 12 Team led by sophomore wide receiver Matthew Golden who earned first team honors.
2023 GAME THEMES
Sept. 2 – 6 p.m. – UTSA – Celebrate Houston
Sept. 16 – 7 p.m. – TCU – Big 12 presented by Coca-Cola
Sept. 23 – 6 p.m. – Sam Houston – Family Weekend
Oct. 12 – 6 p.m. – West Virginia – Hispanic Heritage/Black Out Game
Oct. 21 – Texas – Heroes Night (Military and First Responders) presented by TDECU
Nov. 11 – Cincinnati – Homecoming presented by UHAA
Nov. 18 – Oklahoma State – Senior Day presented by ICON
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Season tickets are on sale with seven-game packages beginning as low as $175. Fans are encouraged to act quickly to secure the best seats available.
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.
The season begins at 6 p.m., Sept. 2, when the Cougars welcome UTSA for "Celebrate Houston." Houston and TCU kick off the Big 12 Conference season when the teams tangle at 7 p.m., Sept. 16, as part of "Big 12 Celebration" night presented by Coca-Cola at TDECU Stadium.
Join the University of Houston for Family Weekend when the Cougars face area foe Sam Houston at 6 p.m., Sept. 23. After a visit to Texas Tech for the the Cougars' first Big 12 road matchup, Houston returns home Thursday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. to welcome West Virginia as part of "Hispanic Heritage" night. The matchup will also serve as the program's annual "Black Out" game.
Houston's first visit from Texas in two decades will feature "Heroes Night" presented by TDECU as the Cougars and their fans honor military and first responders throughout the game. Be part of one of the most exciting weeks and games of the season on Nov. 11 when Houston hosts Cincinnati for Homecoming presented by UHAA.
The Cougars will honor their senior class with a special pregame recognition prior to the program's home regular season finale on Nov. 18 against Oklahoma State presented by ICON.
Houston, which recently announced it has set a TDECU Stadium record with 23,500 season tickets, heads into 2023 looking to build on 20 combined wins, including a pair of bowl victories, over the last two seasons. Five Cougar student-athletes were recognized on Athlon Sports' 2023 All-Big 12 Team led by sophomore wide receiver Matthew Golden who earned first team honors.
2023 GAME THEMES
Sept. 2 – 6 p.m. – UTSA – Celebrate Houston
Sept. 16 – 7 p.m. – TCU – Big 12 presented by Coca-Cola
Sept. 23 – 6 p.m. – Sam Houston – Family Weekend
Oct. 12 – 6 p.m. – West Virginia – Hispanic Heritage/Black Out Game
Oct. 21 – Texas – Heroes Night (Military and First Responders) presented by TDECU
Nov. 11 – Cincinnati – Homecoming presented by UHAA
Nov. 18 – Oklahoma State – Senior Day presented by ICON
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Season tickets are on sale with seven-game packages beginning as low as $175. Fans are encouraged to act quickly to secure the best seats available.
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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