University of Houston Athletics
Houston, Utah Kickoff Announced
10/18/2026 10:28:00 AM | Football
Cougars-Utes slated for 9:15 p.m. CT kickoff on ESPN
HOUSTON – The No. 20 Houston Football team will kick off against No. 11 Utah at 9:15 p.m. CT on Oct. 24 on ESPN, the network and Big 12 Conference announced on Sunday.
Houston (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) is coming off a 35-32 win over #18 Oklahoma State, its fourth straight Top 25 win inside TDECU Stadium on Saturday night.
The Utah Utes (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) have won every game under first year head coach Morgan Scalley and are coming off a close win at Colorado on Saturday.
Houston and Utah sets up the first ranked regular season matchup in back-to-back games for the Cougars since 1977.
Updated rankings for each team come out on Sunday.
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Houston (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) is coming off a 35-32 win over #18 Oklahoma State, its fourth straight Top 25 win inside TDECU Stadium on Saturday night.
The Utah Utes (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) have won every game under first year head coach Morgan Scalley and are coming off a close win at Colorado on Saturday.
Houston and Utah sets up the first ranked regular season matchup in back-to-back games for the Cougars since 1977.
Updated rankings for each team come out on Sunday.
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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