Dana Holgorsen
FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston, left, pulls in a pass close to the end zone over Baylor cornerback Kalon Barnes, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Waco, Texas. The Big 12 will have nothing like the Red River rivalry on the second Saturday in October once Texas and Oklahoma make their move to the Southeastern Conference. There will even be the renewal of some old but not as long standing feuds, and maybe some new ones when BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston begin Big 12 play within the next two to three seasons. (Rod Aydelott/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Remaining, renewed and new Big 12 rivalries after Red River

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 05, 2021 06:17 PM EDT

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen, center, talks with cornerback Jayce Rogers (16) after Rogers was ejected from the game for targeting in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Houston at Tulsa 10/1/2021

Oct. 01, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

Houston place kicker Dalton Witherspoon (47) warms up with punter Laine Wilkins (22) before an NCAA college football game against Navy Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Navy at Houston 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 06:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, a Big 12 Conference logo is displayed on a goal line pylon before Duquesne played TCU in an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. The Big 12 has extended membership invitations to BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston to join the Power Five league. That comes in advance of the league losing Oklahoma and Texas to the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
A glance at new Big 12 schools BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2021 11:54 AM EDT

Houston tight end Christian Trahan (85) runs with the ball against Texas Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Shough, Brooks lead Texas Tech to 38-21 win over Houston

Sep. 04, 2021 11:21 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes talks with Texas Tech head coach Matt Wells before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Texas Tech at Houston 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 06:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Matt Wells runs off the field at the end of the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, iowa. Third-year coach Matt Wells knew something had to change after a pair of four-win seasons with offenses not nearly up to par with what's expected from Tech fans So Wells hired Sonny Cumbie as the new offensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Texas Tech and Houston look for win to set tone in opener

By Jeremy Rakes Sep. 02, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks with players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. Swinney, the coach of No. 3 Clemson, faces No. 5 Georgia in the season-opener in Charlotte, N.C. (Josh Morgan/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Pick Six: Picking the playoff and the national champion

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 26, 2021 01:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2015, file photo, American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco addresses the media during an NCAA college football media day in Newport, R.I. Aresco vehemently denied that his league has ever “plotted” with ESPN to undermine another conference by poaching its schools. Aresco addressed conference realignment Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, during the AAC’s virtual football media day, saying the league is not actively looking to add schools. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
AAC's Aresco: Did not plot with ESPN to poach other leagues

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 04, 2021 10:16 AM EDT

Hawaii defensive back Khoury Bethley (5) and linebacker Darius Muasau (53) celebrate Muasau's interception in the third quarter of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against Houston in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
Hawaii beats Houston 28-14 in New Mexico Bowl -- in Texas

Dec. 24, 2020 08:09 PM EST

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) looks to pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Week 16: Playoff bids likely on line for Clemson, Ohio State

By Eric Olson Dec. 18, 2020 02:39 AM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune, left, scrambles as South Florida linebacker Dwayne Boyles defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
South Florida at Houston 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:05 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, carries the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Doaks, Ridder help No. 6 Cincinnati run past Houston 38-10

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 07, 2020 07:25 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, carries the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Houston at Cincinnati 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 05:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston coach Dana Holgorsen watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU in Houston. Holgorsen, in his second year at Houston, and the Cougars face Baylor this week, in the first meeting between the schools since 1995. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Houston next up as No. 6 Cincinnati keeps eye on playoffs

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 04:37 PM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
No. 6 Cincinnati focuses on Houston amid playoff buzz

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 05, 2020 11:45 AM EST

Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner, right, celebrates his sack of BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, bottom left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Wilson throws 4 TDs in No. 14 BYU's 43-26 win over Houston

Oct. 17, 2020 01:34 AM EDT

UTSA quarterback Lowell Narcisse (10) carries the ball as BYU's Zayne Anderson (23) and Troy Warner (4) close in for a tackle in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
No. 14 BYU looks to improve to 5-0 in visit to Houston

By Jeremy Rakes Oct. 15, 2020 02:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston coach Dana Holgorsen watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU in Houston. Holgorsen, in his second year at Houston, and the Cougars face Baylor this week, in the first meeting between the schools since 1995. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Houston still waiting to play after 3rd virus cancellation

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 23, 2020 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas. Baylor and Houston play this week for the first time since 1995, when both teams were in the Southwest Conference. Brewer enters his senior season with 7,742 yards passing, third in school history behind 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III (10,366) and Bryce Petty (8,195). (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Big 12 has 2 games this week, 1 delayed and 1 just scheduled

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 02:54 AM EDT