1980: Houston wins a two-day game over the Aggies
The final score shows Houston 17, Texas A&M 13. But like everything else in UH’s 1980 season, the win …
Category: Cougar History
Relive some of UH’s glory days with articles, photos, and interviews with former UH players, coaches, and staff.
Remembering Coach Dave Williams
University of Houston legendary UH golf coach Dave Williams is known as the father of college golf. Coach Williams …
Andre Ware wins the Heisman Trophy
Andre, his teammates, and head coach Jack Pardee celebrate when his name is called. Today in 1989, the University …
Houston ‘Edges’ Tulsa 100-6
“I even know the play I scored on,” Larry Gatlin told me in a 1998 interview for the Daily …
In 1999, Houston throttles LSU in Death Valley
Tiger Stadium was not very intimidating in 1999. On this day in 1999, Kim Helton and the Houston Cougars …
Archie Manning says UH was the best he ever faced
The Mad Dogs devour the Reb offense / The Houstonian Yearbook In his three seasons as the Ole Miss …
Tennessee ’65: The day the Veer was born
Bo Burris eludes the rush at Neyland Stadium / The Houstonian Yearbook The Cougars began the 1965 season in …
Houston steamrolls the Ponies, 95-21
John Jenkins talks to Patrick Cooper. Cooper scored the last touchdown of the game / The Houstonian Yearbook On this …
Cougars Ware out Baylor, 66-10
Blast Baylor / The Houstonian Yearbook On October 7, 1989, #12 Houston destroyed Baylor, 66-10. Andre Ware threw for 514 …
UH Wins ‘Fumble-Circus’ Over Texas Tech
Clyde Lee / The Houstonian Yearbook On this day in 1951, the Houston Cougars overcame nine turnovers (six fumbles …
Today is Greg Ward Day!
Greg Ward went 13-0 in 2015 including an AAC title and a Peach Bowl win. Very few players have …
Bill Yeoman moves to 2-0 after 6-3 win over Aggies
Joe Lopasky following a block from QB Billy Roland. 53 is Ron Yokubaitis / The Houstonian Yearbook In Bill …
Coogs win in largest home loss ever for Virginia Tech
Early 4th quarter scoreboard at Lane Stadium / The Bugle Yearbook On this day in 1974, the Houston Cougars …
Cougars Beat The Ags In 1st SWC Home Game
On this day in 1976, the Cougars returned “home” to Rice Stadium and rocked #9 Texas A&M, 21-10. The …
Coogs get 1st win in the Astrodome
Kenny Hebert scores UH’s first Astrodome TD / The Houstonian
Bill Yeoman beat Baylor in his 1st game
Coach Yeoman (kneeling) and the 1962 football staff / The Houstonian Yearbook Bill Yeoman’s first game as UH’s head …
Klingler & Spoon shred the Red Raiders
In week 2 of the 1990 season, the #18 Cougars traveled to Texas Tech to play in a Thursday night …
2020 is UH’s 75th Football Season
“From nothing, the University was “poor boyed” to its present respectable position. I am now firmly convinced that with …
Glory Days: Coogs Go 11-1 in 1979
1979 Team – 40th Anniversary Celebration / UHCougars Facebook The 2019 season will be the 40-year anniversary of one of …
OTD in 1999: Renovated Robertson Debuts
Robertson Stadium and those beautiful checkerboard endzones Renovation Earns Praise From Cougar Fans On this day in 1999, the Houston …
Former OL Ty Cloud Remembers UCLA 2011
Starting at left guard, Ty Cloud blockking for Case Keenum in 2011. Note: Ty Cloud started 28 games at …
Coach Yeoman has passed away
Coach Bill Yeoman has died. Perhaps no person in the University of Houston’s 93-year history has touched more lives in …
Wondrous Warren McVea Chooses Houston
Warren McVea signs with Houston: San Antonio Express-News McVea Broke The Color Barrier In Texas Football There were gasps all …
Oral History: Matt Hogan On The 2011 Season
Crawford Jones (13) and Matt Hogan (46). In this episode of Cougar History Conversations, Ryan Monceaux and Brad Towns chat …
Pre- And Post- Game Video & Headlines: 1980 Cotton Bowl
Terry Elston hands off in the 1980 Cotton Bowl / The Houstonian The 1980 Cotton Bowl is perhaps the greatest …
Video: Golf Coach Dave Williams Discusses His Career
1967 Champions – Frank Wharton, Bob Pratt, Coach Dave Williams, Stan Binion, Jim Hiskey, Rex Baxter / The Houstonian In …
Cougars Win! Early 70s UH Promotional Video
This is an early 70s promotional film that would likely have been sent to high schools. It focuses on the …
Video Highlights: 1965 Means Grass In The Dome & The Veer
Coach Yeoman and 1965 team captain Charles Guerrant / University of Houston Libraries Special Collections The invention of the …
Former OL Remembers Coach Yeoman & Tom Wilson
UH trainer Tom Wilson carried off the field at Rice in 1979 / Photo courtesy of The Houstonian. In this …
OTD: Billy Ray Brown Wins The NCAA
Billy Ray Brown – 1982 NCAA Champion 19 year old freshman Billy Ray Brown wins the NCAA Championship. It had …