Official Site of the AAC · Aug 27, 2015
Houston Ready For First Season Under Herman
houston football huddle STORYLINES
Houston coach Tom Herman is in his first year on the Cougar sideline after he helped Ohio State to the 2014 College Football Playoff National Championship as the Buckeyes' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
The Cougars closed last season by beating Pittsburgh, 35-34, in the Armed Forces Bowl. Houston trailed 34-13 with less than four minutes left before scoring three touchdowns and recovering two onside kicks.
houston team infoOFFENSE
QB Greg Ward Jr. went 6-2 as Houston's starting signal-caller last season. Ward completed 67.0 percent of his passes (175 of 261) and accounted for 18 touchdowns (12 passing, six rushing).