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Houston Moves Up in Top 25 in both AP, Coaches Poll
10/11/2026 2:07:00 PM | Football
Cougars move back up to No. 20 in AP Poll, No. 18 in Coaches Poll
HOUSTON – Following its 16-point victory in compelling fashion at Kansas State on Saturday, the Houston Football team moved up to No. 20 in the AP Poll and No. 18 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
By joining the top 20, Houston's Oct. 17 matchup at TDECU Stadium at 6:30 p.m. on FOX, marks the first Top 20 matchup inside TDECU Stadium since 2015 when the Cougars host No. 18 Oklahoma State.
Houston is coming off a 35-19 win at Kansas State where the Cougars did not turn the ball over torched the nation's best pass defense for 242 yards and rushed for 233 yards against a top run defense.
In the win over the Wildcats, tight end Patrick Overmyer tied the NCAA record for receiving touchdowns in a game by a tight end with four receiving touchdowns.
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By joining the top 20, Houston's Oct. 17 matchup at TDECU Stadium at 6:30 p.m. on FOX, marks the first Top 20 matchup inside TDECU Stadium since 2015 when the Cougars host No. 18 Oklahoma State.
Houston is coming off a 35-19 win at Kansas State where the Cougars did not turn the ball over torched the nation's best pass defense for 242 yards and rushed for 233 yards against a top run defense.
In the win over the Wildcats, tight end Patrick Overmyer tied the NCAA record for receiving touchdowns in a game by a tight end with four receiving touchdowns.
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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