HOUSTON -- Patrick Carr ran for a career-high 139 yards and two touchdowns as Houston rolled to a 48-17 victory over Tulane on Thursday night.
Houston (8-3, 5-2 American Athletic Conference) rebounded from its only home loss, 59-49, to Temple last week. The Cougars conclude their regular season at Memphis on Nov. 23. Tulane (5-6, 4-3) had its three-game win streak snapped.
If Memphis defeats SMU Friday night, then the Houston-Memphis winner next week would win The American's West Division title.
Carr broke loose for a 21-yard score and added a 3-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.