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11/1/2026 1:08:00 PM | Football
Houston remains in media, coaches polls; Cougars continue longest streak in polls to begin season since 1990
HOUSTON – The Houston Football team stayed in the Top 25 of both the AP and USA Today Coaches Polls on Sunday, moving to #17 in the AP Poll and #18 in the Coaches Poll.
The Cougars return from their bye week to face Cincinnati for Homecoming and Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. on FOX. Houston is set to play on FOX for the second consecutive home game and fourth time this season.
Houston awaits the first College Football Playoffs rankings on Tuesday night.
BUY TICKETS
It's Homecoming Week and Houston is calling all Cougars home for an unforgettable afternoon and evening of football. Buy your tickets today. Houston's home field advantage starts with YOU. Be the difference. Be early. Be loud. Wear Red.
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.
The Cougars return from their bye week to face Cincinnati for Homecoming and Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. on FOX. Houston is set to play on FOX for the second consecutive home game and fourth time this season.
Houston awaits the first College Football Playoffs rankings on Tuesday night.
BUY TICKETS
It's Homecoming Week and Houston is calling all Cougars home for an unforgettable afternoon and evening of football. Buy your tickets today. Houston's home field advantage starts with YOU. Be the difference. Be early. Be loud. Wear Red.
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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