University of Houston Athletics
Koziol Tabbed Semifinalist for Mackey Award
11/10/2025 11:30:00 AM | Football
Cougar tight end one of eight semifinalist for top tight end award
HOUSTON – University of Houston Football tight end Tanner Koziol was named a John Mackey Award Semifinalist after his impressive first 10 games of the 2025 season.
Koziol, has been a semifinalist for the award in back-to-back seasons which is awarded to the top tight end in the country.
The Bloomingdale, Ill., native leads the Cougars in receptions (56) while pacing all FBS tight ends in the category. Koziol's 570 receiving yards ranks third nationally among tight ends and is second on the Houston squad.
The senior, who was named to the East-West Shrine Bowl last week, a senior bowl to showcase the top collegiate seniors, leads all tight ends with 15 contested catches, seven more than the next closest tight end.
Koziol is also on the Biletnikoff Award Watch List, the award given to the best pass catcher in college football.
UP NEXT
Houston takes its final bye weekend before closing their home schedule against TCU inside TDECU Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22. Game time and broadcasting network for that game will be announced soon.
From there, the Cougars close their regular-season schedule when they meet Baylor on Nov. 29 in Waco, Texas. Game time and broadcasting network for that game will be announced soon.
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Koziol, has been a semifinalist for the award in back-to-back seasons which is awarded to the top tight end in the country.
The Bloomingdale, Ill., native leads the Cougars in receptions (56) while pacing all FBS tight ends in the category. Koziol's 570 receiving yards ranks third nationally among tight ends and is second on the Houston squad.
The senior, who was named to the East-West Shrine Bowl last week, a senior bowl to showcase the top collegiate seniors, leads all tight ends with 15 contested catches, seven more than the next closest tight end.
Koziol is also on the Biletnikoff Award Watch List, the award given to the best pass catcher in college football.
UP NEXT
Houston takes its final bye weekend before closing their home schedule against TCU inside TDECU Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22. Game time and broadcasting network for that game will be announced soon.
From there, the Cougars close their regular-season schedule when they meet Baylor on Nov. 29 in Waco, Texas. Game time and broadcasting network for that game will be announced soon.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by providing NIL opportunities and by joining The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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