University of Houston Athletics
Kick Time, Network Set for Blue Out Game vs. Baylor
11/17/2024 2:03:00 AM | Football
Cougars, Bears to clash at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, on FS1
HOUSTON – University of Houston Football's inaugural Blue Out Game against in-state Big 12 Conference rival Baylor, set for Saturday, Nov. 23, inside TDECU Stadium, will kick off at 6 p.m. and air on FS1, the league office announced Sunday.
The matchup will be the 30th all-time between the Cougars and Bears. It will be the first on Houston's campus (three prior matchups at Rice Stadium and 10 inside the Astrodome) and first in the City of Houston since Oct. 14, 1995, inside the Astrodome. Prior to kickoff against Baylor, Houston will honor its senior student-athletes and recognize senior student support staff members.
On Nov. 1, Houston Athletics, in paying homage to the City of Houston, adopted "Houston Blue" into its uniform selections with teams to wear commemorative uniforms on a select occasion against an in-state rival. The first 20,000 fans in attendance vs. Baylor will receive a commemorative blue rally towel.
HOUSTON BLUE MERCHANDISE
Fans can find merchandise through the University of Houston Bookstore, Houston-area Academy Sports + Outdoors, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Fanatics (e-commerce only) and Rally House. For more information on officially licensed retailers and points of sale, visit uh.edu/houston-blue.
The Houston Blue collection available at retailers includes replica jerseys, mini helmets, men's and women's short and long-sleeve t-shirts, hats, polos, hoodies, ¼ zips and clear stadium bags.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by purchasing tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective and by joining 46ers and The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as 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.
The matchup will be the 30th all-time between the Cougars and Bears. It will be the first on Houston's campus (three prior matchups at Rice Stadium and 10 inside the Astrodome) and first in the City of Houston since Oct. 14, 1995, inside the Astrodome. Prior to kickoff against Baylor, Houston will honor its senior student-athletes and recognize senior student support staff members.
On Nov. 1, Houston Athletics, in paying homage to the City of Houston, adopted "Houston Blue" into its uniform selections with teams to wear commemorative uniforms on a select occasion against an in-state rival. The first 20,000 fans in attendance vs. Baylor will receive a commemorative blue rally towel.
HOUSTON BLUE MERCHANDISE
Fans can find merchandise through the University of Houston Bookstore, Houston-area Academy Sports + Outdoors, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Fanatics (e-commerce only) and Rally House. For more information on officially licensed retailers and points of sale, visit uh.edu/houston-blue.
The Houston Blue collection available at retailers includes replica jerseys, mini helmets, men's and women's short and long-sleeve t-shirts, hats, polos, hoodies, ¼ zips and clear stadium bags.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by purchasing tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective and by joining 46ers and The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as 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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