University of Houston Athletics
Houston-Oklahoma State’s Potential Top 25 Matchup Set for Night Kick
10/5/2026 11:30:00 AM | Football
Cougars-Cowboys set for first top 25 matchup at TDECU Stadium since 2015
HOUSTON – The No. 22 Houston Football team will kick off against No. 18 Oklahoma State at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 on FOX, the network and Big 12 Conference announced on Monday, setting up the first top 25 matchup inside TDECU Stadium since 2015.
Houston (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) is ranked in the AP Poll for the sixth straight week to begin the season for the first time since 2016.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) knocked off No. 6 Oregon at home a few weeks ago and have won three in a row entering Week 6.
If both teams remain ranked entering Week 7, the matchup will be Houston's 12th top 25 matchup at home in program history and the fourth at TDECU Stadium.
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Houston (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) is ranked in the AP Poll for the sixth straight week to begin the season for the first time since 2016.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) knocked off No. 6 Oregon at home a few weeks ago and have won three in a row entering Week 6.
If both teams remain ranked entering Week 7, the matchup will be Houston's 12th top 25 matchup at home in program history and the fourth at TDECU Stadium.
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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