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FILE - Oklahoma wide receiver Drake Stoops (12) runs up field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Stoops is one of many Big 12 players who are in the running for the Burlsworth Trophy, which names the nation's top player who starts his career as a walk-on. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Oklahoma's Stoops among Big 12's top walk-on success stories

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 08, 2022 07:35 PM EST

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) escapes a tackle by Houston defensive lineman Nelson Ceaser en route to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Duke, Kansas put 3-0 starts on line in gridiron showdown

By Dave Skretta Sep. 21, 2022 10:38 AM EDT

Kansas defensive lineman Jereme Robinson (90) strips the ball from Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. Kansas recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Daniels' 5 touchdowns power Kansas past Houston 48-30

By Jeremy Rakes Sep. 17, 2022 08:43 PM EDT

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire argues with the head linesman against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Smith TD in 2nd OT gets Texas Tech past No. 25 Houston 33-30

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 10, 2022 08:18 PM EDT

Houston coach Dana Holgorsen reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against UTSA on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Holgorsen back to future as No. 25 Houston visits Texas Tech

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 08, 2022 12:40 PM EDT

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) leaps over UTSA safety Kelechi Nwachuku (6) to score during overtime in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 25 Houston visits future Big 12 opponent Texas Tech

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 09:57 AM EDT

Houston wide receiver Nathaniel Dell (1) catches a pass for a touchdown against UTSA during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 24 Houston escapes with 37-35 victory over UTSA in 3 OTs

By Raul Dominguez Sep. 03, 2022 08:00 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)
Houston facing familiar foe in return to national spotlight

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

FILE - Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, center, is dunked with water by Wes Welker (27), left, and Cody Campbell (64) right during the final minutes against Navy in the Houston Bowl on Dec. 30, 2003 in Houston. Of the top 25 most-prolific passing seasons in major college football history by yards per game, 12 have direct connections to Hal Mumme and Leach — from Kentucky to Houston to Texas Tech to New Mexico State to Washington State. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Air Raid evolution: Pioneering offense passes test of time

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 24, 2022 09:21 AM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati quarterback Evan Prater drops back to pass during an NCAA football intrasquad scrimmage, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Cincinnati. Prater, who threw just 11 passes in mop-up duty last year, is competing against Ben Bryant, who spent three years at Cincinnati before escaping Ridder's long shadow and transferring to Eastern Michigan last season. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Short-timers Cincinnati, Houston, UCF expected to lead AAC

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 22, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. A Buckeyes attack that led the nation with 561 yards and nearly 46 points per game returns quarterback C.J. Stroud, leading receiver Smith-Njigba, 1,200-yard rusher TreVeyon Henderson and an experienced offensive line anchored by 6-foot-8, 360-pound right tackle Dawand Jones. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pouring caution on that optimism

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 03:02 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

Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott, center, catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 3 Cincinnati claims AAC crown, possible playoff spot

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 04, 2021 07:38 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 3 Cincinnati hosts No. 16 Houston for AAC championship

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 02, 2021 12:27 PM EST

Houston coach Dana Holgorsen watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Memphis, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Fickell: No. 3 Cincinnati isn't looking past AAC title game

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 30, 2021 02:39 AM 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

Houston Cougars running back Ta'Zhawn Henry carries for a touchdown against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
No. 19 Houston visits 1-win UConn in season finale

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 26, 2021 03:00 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,...