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Jalon Daniels, Cobee Bryant lead Kansas past Houston 42-14 for first Big 12 victory
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jalon Daniels had three passing touchdowns, plus one on the ground, as Kansas broke a five-game losing streak with a 42-14 victory over Houston on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The game marked Kansas' 112th Homecoming, though it wasn't played...
Houston changes QBs after back-to-back shutout losses, knocks off TCU 30-19
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Zeon Chriss ran 71 yards for a touchdown on a quarterback draw in his first start with Houston coming off back-to-back shutout losses, and the Cougars knocked off TCU 30-19 on Friday night. Chriss started in place of Donovan Smith and ended Houston's...
TCU looks to beat Houston again with Cougars reeling over back-to-back shutout losses
Houston (1-4, 0-2 Big 12) at TCU (3-2, 1-1), Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: TCU by 16 1/2. Series record: Tied 13-13. WHAT’S AT STAKE? TCU is looking for a 10th consecutive victory in a series that Houston...
No. 18 Iowa State looks for 1st 4-0 start since 2000 when Cyclones visit Houston Cougars
No. 18 Iowa State (3-0, 0-0 Big 12) at Houston (1-3, 0-1), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa State by 13 1/2. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Iowa State looks to open a season 4-0 for the first...
Cincinnati looks to get first-ever Big 12 home win against Houston on Saturday
Houston (1-2, 0-0 Big 12) at Cincinnati (2-1, 0-0), Saturday, noon ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: Cincinnati by 3 1/2. Series record: Houston leads 15-14. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Cincinnati Bearcats and Houston Cougars meet Saturday...
Houston earns first victory under Willie Fritz with 33-7 romp over Rice
HOUSTON (AP) — Donovan Smith threw for 142 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, and Stacy Sneed rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown as Houston earned its first win under coach Willie Fritz, beating crosstown rival Rice 33-7 on Saturday night. Sneed rushed around right end for...
Houston looks to avoid first 0-3 start since 2012 when Cougars face rival Rice
Rice (1-1) at Houston (0-2), Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+) BetMGM College Football Odds: Houston by 4. Series record: Houston leads 33-12. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Houston looks to avoid going 0-3 for the first time since 2012 and to snap a...
Jackson Arnold throws 2 TD passes, No. 15 Oklahoma holds off Houston 16-12
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jackson Arnold threw two touchdown passes and No. 15 Oklahoma held off Houston 16-12 on Saturday night. The Sooners (2-0) struggled to move the ball and punted eight times. The Cougars (0-2) outgained Oklahoma 318-249 in total yards, including 260-174 in...
Ryan Tannehill, Xavien Howard, Patrick Peterson are among NFL's notable free agents
Joe Flacco watched football from his couch last season before joining the Cleveland Browns in November, leading them to the playoffs and earning the AP Comeback Player of the Year award. Several accomplished free agents are in a similar position waiting for a call this season. ...
Fritz begins first power school job at Houston, which reloaded with transfers to back QB Smith
HOUSTON (AP) — Willie Fritz has won at every stop in a coaching career spanning more than three decades. Now at Houston, the 64-year-old Fritz faces his biggest challenge yet in his first job at a power conference school. Outside expectations are low for the Cougars, who are...
