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11/8/2026 1:11:00 PM | Football
Cougars ranked for 11th straight poll
HOUSTON – The Houston Football team moved up in both the AP and USA Today Coaches Polls on Sunday, ranking 14th in the AP Poll and 16th in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
The #14 ranking ties the season-best ranking from Week 7. The Cougars are 67-33-2 all-time when ranked in the top 15 and 12-6 when ranked since 2020.
Houston heads on the road for a two-game road swing to face Colorado on Friday, Nov. 13, before its final road game of the regular season at West Virginia on Nov. 21.
The Cougars face the Buffaloes on ESPN Friday night at 8:15 p.m. Houston is 1-1 against Colorado after winning the 2025 meeting, also on a Friday night.
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The #14 ranking ties the season-best ranking from Week 7. The Cougars are 67-33-2 all-time when ranked in the top 15 and 12-6 when ranked since 2020.
Houston heads on the road for a two-game road swing to face Colorado on Friday, Nov. 13, before its final road game of the regular season at West Virginia on Nov. 21.
The Cougars face the Buffaloes on ESPN Friday night at 8:15 p.m. Houston is 1-1 against Colorado after winning the 2025 meeting, also on a Friday night.
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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