11/11/2026 3:00:00 PM | Football
Cougars named to first Joe Moore Award Semifinals in program history
HOUSTON – For the first time in program history the Houston Football offensive line was named a Joe Moore Award semifinalist on Wednesday.
Houston's offensive line, consisting of McKenzie Agnello, Anthony Boswell, Alvin Ebosele, Shadre Hurst and Drew Terrill, as well as Ronnell McLain who earned a start after Terrill was briefly injured, have allowed the third fewest tackles for loss in the country (23) while the group as a whole lead the Big 12 in offensive grade and are third nationally with an 84.0 offense grade as a unit.
Houston has three linemen in the national grade rankings, led by Anthony Boswell (No. 2) and Shadre Hurst (No. 9) in the top 10, with Drew Terrill (No. 39) also inside the top 40.
Measured against the rest of the Big 12, Boswell, Hurst and Terrill all grade in the top 10, and the Cougars' offensive line leads the conference by 2.9 grade points.
Nationally, the Cougars offensive line grades as the fourth best in the country and grades third in the Power 4 conferences.
When running the ball, the Cougars have averaged 207.7 yards per game, the 17th most in the country behind the fourth-best run block team in the country.
Houston's pass blocking grades out as the 14th best in the country and is one of five schools with two or fewer sacks allowed with an 80+ pass block grade. The Cougars have allowed the eighth fewest pressures in the country.
ABOUT THE JOE MOORE AWARD
The award recognizes college football's Most Outstanding Offensive Line Unit since its inception in 2015. The Joe Moore Award has recognized elite O-Line units for their unparalleled toughness, effort, teamwork, consistency, technique and ability to finish.
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Houston's offensive line, consisting of McKenzie Agnello, Anthony Boswell, Alvin Ebosele, Shadre Hurst and Drew Terrill, as well as Ronnell McLain who earned a start after Terrill was briefly injured, have allowed the third fewest tackles for loss in the country (23) while the group as a whole lead the Big 12 in offensive grade and are third nationally with an 84.0 offense grade as a unit.
Houston has three linemen in the national grade rankings, led by Anthony Boswell (No. 2) and Shadre Hurst (No. 9) in the top 10, with Drew Terrill (No. 39) also inside the top 40.
Measured against the rest of the Big 12, Boswell, Hurst and Terrill all grade in the top 10, and the Cougars' offensive line leads the conference by 2.9 grade points.
Nationally, the Cougars offensive line grades as the fourth best in the country and grades third in the Power 4 conferences.
When running the ball, the Cougars have averaged 207.7 yards per game, the 17th most in the country behind the fourth-best run block team in the country.
Houston's pass blocking grades out as the 14th best in the country and is one of five schools with two or fewer sacks allowed with an 80+ pass block grade. The Cougars have allowed the eighth fewest pressures in the country.
ABOUT THE JOE MOORE AWARD
The award recognizes college football's Most Outstanding Offensive Line Unit since its inception in 2015. The Joe Moore Award has recognized elite O-Line units for their unparalleled toughness, effort, teamwork, consistency, technique and ability to finish.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Don't miss any of the action. Purchase single-game tickets today by clicking here.
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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