Incoming freshmen and transfer students, or even just someone trying to get caught up with the team, have to know who UH’s main rivals are. From decades-old rivalries to a modern nemesis, The Cougar has got you covered.
Rice
For 33 years, Houston and Rice competed in the Southwest Conference alongside other Texas stalwarts like Texas, Texas A&M and Baylor.
Though the Silver Glove baseball series has usually gone in favor of the Owls, the cross-town rivalry has been dominated by the Cougars in football’s Bayou Bucket.
This football season should be no different when the Cougars travel to Rice Stadium for the opening game on Sept.