Houston ended its 2021 season on a high note with a 17-13 win over Auburn in the Birmingham Bowl.
Quarterback Clayton Tune led the way with two passing touchdowns for the Cougars in what was effectively a road game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama.
Down three in the fourth quarter, Tune connected with Jake Herslow for the go-ahead touchdown with just over three minutes remaining:
Bleacher Report CFBJAKE HERSLOW GIVES HOUSTON THE LEAD.<br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/UHCougarFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UHCougarFB</a>)<a href="https://t.co/faI7uvCw55">pic.twitter.com/faI7uvCw55</a>
The Cougars lost two turnovers and went over 30 minutes of game time between points, but they found a way to win with strong defense and clutch offensive plays.