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.
Holgorsen back to future as No. 25 Houston visits Texas Tech
September 8, 2022 GMTLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Houston coach Dana Holgorsen knows where he used to be and where he's going.
The former West Virginia coach is only concerned with the present for the 25th-ranked Cougars (1-0) going into Saturday's final meeting with ex-Southwest Conference rival Texas Tech before they are in the same league again in the Big 12 starting next year.
No. 25 Houston visits future Big 12 opponent Texas Tech
September 8, 2022 GMTNo. 25 Houston (1-0) at Texas Tech (1-0), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (FS1)
Line: Texas Tech by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Series record: Houston leads 18-14-1, but Texas Tech has won the past four meetings.
Houston facing familiar foe in return to national spotlight
September 1, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — UTSA looks extremely familiar to Houston coach Dana Holgorsen because he sees so much of his own team in the Roadrunners.
A large number of returning starters on both sides.
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. 19 Houston visits 1-win UConn in season finale
November 26, 2021 GMTEAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — No. 19 Houston heads to UConn on Saturday trying to avoid the overconfidence that might come with ending an already successful regular season against the one-win Huskies.
No. 17 Houston looks to extend streak to 10 against Memphis
November 18, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — No. 17 Houston has wrapped up a berth in the American Athletic Conference championship game, but that’s not where the Cougars’ focus is.
Houston (9-1, 7-0 AAC) has a chance to finish conference play undefeated and extend its winning streak to 10 games with a win Friday night against Memphis (5-5, 2-4).
Houston runs over Temple, secures AAC title game berth
November 13, 2021 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alton McCaskill rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns as No. 17 Houston methodically dispatched Temple 37-8 on Saturday to clinch a berth in the American Athletic Conference championship game.
NFL Prospect Watch: Return star Marcus Jones of Houston
November 12, 2021 GMTWhy would they kick to him?
That was the obvious question after Houston's Marcus Jones returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown with 17 seconds left in an Oct. 30 game against SMU, giving the Cougars a 44-37 victory and ending the Mustangs' bid for an unbeaten season.
No. 17 Houston looks to clinch title game berth at Temple
November 11, 2021 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — There are so many things that Dana Holgorsen’s football team can dream about accomplishing in the next month. For the Houston football coach, one thing on his mind is not forgetting to set an alarm clock this week.
Finally back in Top 25, No. 20 Houston working to stay there
November 4, 2021 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — No. 20 Houston is determined to stay in the Top 25 after being ranked for the first time in three years.
“I’m anxious to see how our team responds being in the position that we’re in,” coach Dana Holgorsen said, looking forward to Saturday night’s American Athletic Conference matchup against South Florida.
BIG ATLANTIC CLASSIC
January 22, 2019 GMTWest Virginia University football head coach Neal Brown was announced as the Jan. 27 guest speaker for the 30th Big Atlantic Classic basketball tournament banquet in the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
WVU’s offense sputtered in Camping World Bowl loss
December 31, 2018 GMTORLANDO, Fla. — For the West Virginia University football team, the offense led the Mountaineers to great heights in 2018.
It was the few occasions when the offense wasn't clicking — that terrible night at Iowa State and the second half at Oklahoma State come to mind — that cost WVU dearly, however, and Friday's 34-18 loss to Syracuse in the Camping World Bowl was no different.
Some players skip bowls with bonuses at stake for coaches
December 21, 2018 GMTDana Holgorsen can earn a $25,000 bonus if West Virginia beats Syracuse next week in the Camping World Bowl, a game the Mountaineers will play without star quarterback Will Grier and left tackle Yodny Cajuste...
Big 12′s top rusher challenging No. 9 WVU
October 4, 2018 GMTMORGANTOWN — West Virginia University came out on top in a shootout at Kansas to open Big 12 football play last season, winning 56-34.
In that game, Jayhawks' running back Khalil Herbert gashed the Mountaineers for 291 yards and two touchdowns on 36 carries.
WVU’s Benton out for the season
September 4, 2018 GMTAfter an upbeat weekend, there was a bit of bad news coming out of Morgantown on Monday regarding the WVU football team.
Junior college transfer and starting strong-side linebacker Charlie Benton, a redshirt freshman who enrolled in January, is lost for the season.
Grier passes WVU by Tennessee, 40-14
September 2, 2018 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. - In a game that flooded 66,793 college football fans into this North Carolina city, an unexpected player - the weather - appeared to play a part in the outcome.
With West Virginia University's defense panting and Heisman Trophy candidate Will Grier a bit off toward the end of the first half against Tennessee, a weather delay extended halftime.
WVU offensive unit building to perfect storm?
August 31, 2018 GMTMORGANTOWN — The high expectations for WVU's 2018 football season rest squarely on what Mountaineer fans hope is brewing: a perfect offensive storm.
The head coach, Dana Holgorsen, is a Mike Leach disciple of the high-flying "Air Raid" offense.