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Houston offense flies, but defense wins the day in 2016 Spring Game

Houston head coach Tom Herman’s defensive philosophy: “Run as fast as you can and hit someone as violently as you can when you get there.”

The Houston Cougars' offense was the 10th highest scoring in the nation last year, averaging more than 40 points per game.

Is it any wonder that the no-huddle high-powered attack scored 72 points in Saturday's Red and White game? Not really.

But it might surprise some to hear that the defense scored 74 points.

Head coach Tom Herman divided his squad into offense (Red team) and defense (White team) and modified the scoring system.