For the first time since Nov. 16, the gates of TDECU Stadium opened its doors to Cougar faithful. Houston concluded spring football Friday night with the annual Red & White Game, previewing the 2022 team which enters the year with palpable excitement.
Last year’s Houston squad was one of three in history — along with 2011 and 2015 — to generate 12 wins in a single season. The Cougars wrapped up that successful campaign with an AAC Championship Game appearance, Birmingham Bowl victory, and an AP final ranking of No. 17. With starting quarterback Clayton Tune, star receiver Nathaniel Dell, and several components of the “Third Ward Defense” returning, including All-AAC defensive end Derek Parish, the Cougars are running it back with a similar cast of leadership.