Alton McCaskill
FILE - Houston wide receiver Jake Herslow (87) celebrates with offensive lineman Kody Russey (65) after scoring the go ahead touchdown against Auburn during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. Cincinnati, Houston and Central Florida will depart the American Athletic Association for the Big 12 next year. Not surprisingly, those teams are picked to again finish atop the AAC before they leave. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Houston facing familiar foe in return to national spotlight

By Raul Dominguez Sep. 01, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - Houston wide receiver Jake Herslow (87) celebrates with offensive lineman Kody Russey (65) after scoring the go ahead touchdown against Auburn during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. Cincinnati, Houston and Central Florida will depart the American Athletic Association for the Big 12 next year. Not surprisingly, those teams are picked to again finish atop the AAC before they leave. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 24 Houston opens season of promise vs. UTSA

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 09:39 AM EDT

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 21 Houston edges Auburn 17-13 in Birmingham Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 28, 2021 03:49 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin paces the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Houston aiming for 12th win; Auburn seeking to stop skid

By John Zenor Dec. 27, 2021 06:03 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 21 Houston meets slumping Auburn in Birmingham Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2021 01:50 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is tackled by Houston's Gervarrius Owens during the second half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 21 Houston faces SEC's Auburn in Birmingham Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:32 PM EST

Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) scores a touchdown as Connecticut defensive back Durante Jones (19) fails to makes a tackle during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Tune throws for 4 TDs, leads No. 19 Houston over UConn 45-17

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 27, 2021 03:47 PM EST

Jim Mora speaks with the media during a press conference announcing him as the new head coach of Connecticut University football, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Houston at Connecticut 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 11:29 AM EST

No. 19 Houston tunes up for conference title game at UConn

Nov. 25, 2021 06:48 PM EST
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — No. 19 Houston (10-1, 8-0 American) at UConn (1-10), Saturday at noon EST (CBSSN) Line: Houston by 32 1/2,...

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass as Memphis defensive lineman Morris Joseph (10) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tune has TDs passing, rushing, No. 17 Houston beats Memphis

Nov. 20, 2021 01:05 AM EST

Houston wide receiver Nathaniel Dell, right, celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Clayton Tune during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Memphis at Houston 11/19/2021

Nov. 19, 2021 10:39 PM EST

Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
No. 17 Houston looks to extend streak to 10 against Memphis

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 02:08 PM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Houston runs over Temple, secures AAC title game berth

By Kevin Cooney Nov. 13, 2021 03:41 PM EST

Houston tight end Christian Trahan (85) runs with the ball as he gets past Temple safety M.J. Griffin (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Houston at Temple 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:49 PM EST

Temple's D'Wan Mathis (18) escapes a tackle attempt by East Carolina's Gerard Stinger (30) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Greenville, N.C. (Scott Davis/The Daily Reflector via AP)
No. 17 Houston a heavy favorite at Temple

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 07:46 PM EST

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen on the sideline against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
No. 17 Houston looks to clinch title game berth at Temple

By Kevin Cooney Nov. 11, 2021 12:39 PM EST

Houston's quarterback Clayton Tune throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Tune passes for 385 yards, No. 20 Houston tops USF 54-42

By Mark Didtler Nov. 06, 2021 11:36 PM EDT

South Florida defensive tackle Blake Green tackles Houston's Alton McCaskill during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Houston at South Florida 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 08:39 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) and tight end Grant Calcaterra (88) jog onto the field during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tulane in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
No. 19 SMU looks to improve to 8-0 in visit to Houston

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Houston overcomes weather and ECU in 31-24 win

Oct. 24, 2021 01:12 AM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Alton McCaskill ran 25-yards for a touchdown in overtime and Houston's defense forced a turnover in the extra session and the Cougars beat East...