Duggan, Bagent among Senior Bowl QBs vying to improve stock
February 3, 2023 GMTQuarterbacks Max Duggan and Tyson Bagent have turned the page on terrific seasons that ended badly with national championships in sight.
TCU’s Duggan and Shepherd's Bagent are trying to improve their NFL draft stock in a weeklong audition ending in Saturday’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
Tune’s TD throw completes Houston’s rally past La-Lafayette
December 24, 2022 GMTSHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Clayton Tune connected with Nathaniel Dell for a 12-yard touchdown with 20 seconds remaining, and Houston rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat Louisiana-Lafayette 23-16 in the Independence Bowl on Friday.
Independence Bowl pits Houston’s Tune vs. ball-hawking ULL
December 22, 2022 GMTIndependence Bowl: Louisiana-Lafayette (6-6) vs. Houston (7-5), Dec. 23, 3 p.m. EST (ESPN)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Houston by 7 1/2.
Louisiana, Houston to battle in Independence Bowl
December 4, 2022 GMTLouisiana (6-6, Sun Belt) vs Houston (7-5, American Athletic), Dec. 23, 3 p.m. ET
Braxton, Santana spark Tulsa to 37-30 upset over Houston
November 27, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Braylon Braxton passed for 316 yards and three touchdowns — including two long ones to JuanCarlos Santana — and also ran for a score to help Tulsa upset Houston 37-30 on Saturday night.
Tune throws for 435 yards, 4 TDs; Houston beats ECU 42-3
November 19, 2022 GMTGREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Clayton Tune completed 32 of 44 passes for 435 yards and four touchdowns — two to Matthew Golden — and Houston scored the first 28 points as the Cougars beat East Carolina 42-3 on Saturday.
Tune, Golden connect late as Houston sinks Temple
November 13, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Clayton Tune threw three touchdowns and his last one of the day with 40 seconds left was the game winner when he found Matthew Golden as Houston beat Temple 43-36 on Saturday.
Tune throws for 380 yards, 4 TDs in Houston’s win over USF
October 29, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Clayton Tune passed for 380 yards and four touchdowns, Stacy Sneed rushed for two scores and Houston beat South Florida 42-27 on Saturday.
Tune went over 10,000 career yards after finding Peyton Sawyer in the corner of the end zone to take a 28-14 lead with 55 seconds left before halftime.
Tune throws for 5 TDs, Houston beats Navy 38-20
October 22, 2022 GMTANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Clayton Tune threw for five touchdowns, with two scores apiece from Nathaniel Dell and Sam Brown, to help Houston beat Navy 38-20 on Saturday.
Tune throws 2 TD passes late, Houston stuns Memphis 33-32
October 8, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Clayton Tune threw a pair of touchdown passes inside the final two minutes as Houston scored 26 fourth-quarter points to stun Memphis 33-32 on Friday night.
Tune tossed a 13-yard touchdown pass to KeSean Carter that capped a 12-play, 75-yard drive to pull Houston to 32-26 with 1:17 to play.
No. 24 Houston escapes with 37-35 victory over UTSA in 3 OTs
September 4, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dana Holgorsen would prefer Clayton Tune not run the ball out of concern for his health. The Houston coach knew he could not stop his senior quarterback from doing so, though. And neither could UTSA.
No. 21 Houston beats Auburn in Birmingham, finishes 12-2
December 29, 2021 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jake Herslow caught a 26-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass from Clayton Tune with 3:27 left, and No. 21 Houston beat Auburn 17-13 on Tuesday in the Birmingham Bowl.
The Cougars (12-2) marched 80 yards on eight plays to cap the third season in program history with at least 12 wins.
No. 21 Houston edges Auburn 17-13 in Birmingham Bowl
December 28, 2021 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Clayton Tune and the Houston Cougars punctuated an impressive season with a win in Southeastern Conference country.
Jake Herslow caught a 26-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass from Tune with 3:27 left to help lift No.
Tune throws for 4 TDs, leads No. 19 Houston over UConn 45-17
November 27, 2021 GMTEAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — After taking care of business in New England, Houston coach Dana Holgorsen decided to channel Bill Belichick, happy that his team can finally switch its focus to next weekend's American Athletic Conference championship game.
No. 17 Houston wins 10th straight, beating Memphis 31-13
November 20, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Clayton Tune threw for 264 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 17 Houston extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 31-13 victory over Memphis on Friday night.
Tune has TDs passing, rushing, No. 17 Houston beats Memphis
November 20, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Clayton Tune threw for 264 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 17 Houston extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 31-13 victory over Memphis on Friday night.
No. 17 Houston a heavy favorite at Temple
November 12, 2021 GMTNo. 17 Houston (8-1, 6-0 American Athletic Conference) at Temple (3-6, 1-4 American Athletic Conference) , Saturday at 12 p.m. EST (ESPN+).
Line: Houston by 24 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Tune passes for 385 yards, No. 20 Houston tops USF 54-42
November 7, 2021 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Clayton Tune was 21 of 26 for 385 yards and three touchdowns, Ta’Zhawn Henry had a 97-yard TD run and No. 20 Houston held off an upset bid by South Florida in a 54-42 victory Saturday night.
No. 20 Houston seeking 8th straight win at South Florida
November 4, 2021 GMTNo. 20 Houston (7-1) at South Florida (2-6), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (ESPNU).
Line: Houston by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Jones returns kickoff 100 yards to lift Houston past SMU
October 31, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Jones returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown with 17 seconds remaining to give Houston a 44-37 victory over No. 19 SMU on Saturday night, extending the Cougars’ winning streak to seven games.
Tune rallies Houston past Tulane 40-22, throws for 3 TDs
October 8, 2021 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Clayton Tune passed for 288 yards and three touchdowns, including a go-ahead score late in the third quarter to Jeremy Singleton as Houston rallied past Tulane 40-22 on Thursday night.
McCaskill with 3 TDs as Houston dominates Tulsa 45-10
October 2, 2021 GMTTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Freshman Alton McCaskill scored a career-best three touchdowns — all in the first half — and Clayton Tune passed for 241 yards and a pair of scores as Houston defeated Tulsa 45-10 on Friday night.
Henry runs for 2 TDs, leads Houston over Navy 28-20
September 26, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Ta’Zhawn Henry ran for a pair of second-half touchdowns to lead Houston over Navy 28-20 on Saturday night in an American Athletic Conference opener.
Henry's 2-yard touchdown run pulled Houston (3-1, 1-0) to 17-10 late in the third quarter.
Houston tops Rice for sixth-straight Bayou Bucket win
September 12, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Clayton Tune completed 22 of 30 passes for 236 yards and a pair of touchdowns, Alton McCaskill rushed for two TDs and caught a third as Houston walloped crosstown rival Rice 44-7 on Saturday night.