University of Houston Athletics
Cougar Tracks: Baylor Comes Calling
11/21/2024 3:20:00 PM | Football
Statistics, tidbits, trivia and more as Houston hosts Baylor for first time on campus
HOUSTON – There is no shortage of history between the University of Houston and Baylor; yet, on Saturday, the two in-state programs separated by less than 200 miles will make some.
After 10 meetings inside the Astrodome and three at Rice Stadium as part of 29 total bouts dating to 1950, the two programs will meet for the first time on the campus of the University of Houston. Saturday's kickoff is slated for 6:05 p.m. inside TDECU Stadium and will feature a pregame senior send-off and tribute to the City of Houston with the program's inaugural Houston Blue game.
WEEKLY COVERAGE
Five clicks to get you ready for Saturday's action against the Bears:
OVER THE AIRWAVES
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"I'm just embracing all these moments with my teammates and these coaches. I'm just taking in every moment with them because I know I won't get this opportunity back. Those emotions haven't hit me yet, but they probably will when they call my name, and I walk out that tunnel on Senior Day." —Senior defensive back Noah Guzman on Senior Day
BY THE NUMBERS
GAMEDAY – ON THIS DATE (Nov. 23, 1968)
On Nov. 23, 1968, Houston scored seven fourth-quarter touchdowns on Tulsa and became the last FBS team to put up 100 points in a game as part of a 100-6 thrashing. Fullback Paul Gipson scored three touchdowns and reserve quarterback Rusty Clark passed for three and ran for another as No. 11 Houston defeated Tulsa, 100-6. In all, 12 different players scored as Houston broke its school scoring record of 77 points. The Cougars gained 762 yards of total offense, breaking it open with 27 points in the third quarter and 49 points in the final period.
UNI WATCH
Houston Football will debut its Houston Blue jerseys. The helmets feature the "Houston" script with a red stripe down the center. The jerseys are Houston Blue with white numerals and feature a white star – emblematic of the Houston flag – on the back. The Cougars will wear white pants. For a closer look at the uniform, click here.
ADVANCED DATA
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.
After 10 meetings inside the Astrodome and three at Rice Stadium as part of 29 total bouts dating to 1950, the two programs will meet for the first time on the campus of the University of Houston. Saturday's kickoff is slated for 6:05 p.m. inside TDECU Stadium and will feature a pregame senior send-off and tribute to the City of Houston with the program's inaugural Houston Blue game.
WEEKLY COVERAGE
Five clicks to get you ready for Saturday's action against the Bears:
- UH.edu – Introducing Houston Blue
- Associated Press – Baylor looks to extend winning streak to five games in visit to Houston
- UHCougars.com – PREVIEW: Houston Blue Returns vs. Baylor
- SBNation / Underdog Dynasty – Week 13 Preview: Baylor at Houston
- SportsTalk 790 – Head Coach Willie Fritz Previews Baylor with Matt Thomas
- Q: Saturday marks the 30th all-time meeting between Houston and Baylor. What are the six other schools Houston has played 30+ times in its history?
OVER THE AIRWAVES
- Saturday, Nov. 23 vs. Baylor – 6:05 p.m. CT (possible 5-minute slide)
- TV: FS1 – Connor Onion (play-by-play) and Spencer Tillman (analyst)
- Radio: KPRC 950 AM – Kevin Eschenfelder (play-by-play), Ted Pardee (analyst) and Jeremy Branham (sideline); tune in at 5:05 p.m. CT for the Houston Football Pregame Show hosted by Matt Thomas
- Live Stats: StatBroadcast
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"I'm just embracing all these moments with my teammates and these coaches. I'm just taking in every moment with them because I know I won't get this opportunity back. Those emotions haven't hit me yet, but they probably will when they call my name, and I walk out that tunnel on Senior Day." —Senior defensive back Noah Guzman on Senior Day
BY THE NUMBERS
- .636 – Houston Football's winning percentage (28-16) against in-state opponents since 2011
- 9 – Houston Football turnovers forced over the last five games (16th most in Power Four)
- 21 – Houston Football senior student-athletes being recognized prior to Saturday's game
- Houston Football Head Coach Willie Fritz Press Conference (Nov. 18)
- Houston Football Defensive Back Noah Guzman (Nov. 19)
- Houston Football Running Backs Coach Jordy Joseph (Nov. 20)
GAMEDAY – ON THIS DATE (Nov. 23, 1968)
On Nov. 23, 1968, Houston scored seven fourth-quarter touchdowns on Tulsa and became the last FBS team to put up 100 points in a game as part of a 100-6 thrashing. Fullback Paul Gipson scored three touchdowns and reserve quarterback Rusty Clark passed for three and ran for another as No. 11 Houston defeated Tulsa, 100-6. In all, 12 different players scored as Houston broke its school scoring record of 77 points. The Cougars gained 762 yards of total offense, breaking it open with 27 points in the third quarter and 49 points in the final period.
UNI WATCH
Houston Football will debut its Houston Blue jerseys. The helmets feature the "Houston" script with a red stripe down the center. The jerseys are Houston Blue with white numerals and feature a white star – emblematic of the Houston flag – on the back. The Cougars will wear white pants. For a closer look at the uniform, click here.
ADVANCED DATA
- Houston's defense has held opponents to just 11 rushing touchdowns on the season – matching the fewest by a UH team through 10 games of a season since 2000. By contrast, a season ago, Houston opponents registered 21 rushing scores during the same time frame (Games 1-10).
- Houston junior wide receiver Stephon Johnson, who leads the Cougars with 11 first down receptions, ranks third among Big 12 wide receivers with 7.6 yards per catch following a reception (min. 20 receptions).
- Houston senior defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. leads all Big 12 edge defenders with nine quarterback hits. Cooper Jr.'s five pressures at Arizona ranked as the 12th most among Power Four edge defenders during Week 12.
- Houston redshirt freshman running back Re'Shaun Sanford II's eight rushes of 15+ yards are second only to Baylor redshirt freshman Bryson Washington (10) among Big 12 freshmen running backs.
- Houston sophomore Demetrius Hunter is one of two Big 12 Conference underclassmen offensive lineman who have not allowed a sack this season (min. 300 pass-block snaps), joining Texas Tech sophomore center Sheridan Wilson.
- Houston senior linebacker Michael Batton is one of four Power Four players with 70+ tackles, 7+ tackles for loss, an interception and a fumble recovery this season.
- A: Rice (46 matchups), Tulsa (46), SMU (37), Texas Tech (35), Texas A&M (34) and Memphis (31)
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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