The Daily Cougar · Sep 26, 2021
Second half comeback lifts UH over Navy in AAC opener
Senior Marcus Jones was all smiles as he returned a punt for a touchdown for the second straight week in UH football’s win over Navy. | James Schillinger/The CougarHouston overcame the first half slum and outscored Navy 21-3 in the second half to sink the Midshipmen 28-20 Saturday night at TDECU Stadium.
On just the third play of the game, Navy Sophomore Xavier Arline ran 40 yards down the field to put the Midshipmen up 7-0 early in the first.
The Midshipman ran the ball 3 times for 76 yards in under a minute.
For the second time in as many weeks, senior Marcus Jones made his impact on special teams, returning a punt 73 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 7 late in the first quarter.