2020 Houston Cougars football team
The 2020 Houston Cougars football team will represent the University of Houston in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars will play their home games at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas, and compete in the American Athletic Conference. They will be led by second-year head coach Dana Holgorsen.
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Conference | American Athletic Conference |
2020 record | 0–0 (0–0 American) |
Head coach | Dana Holgorsen (2nd season) |
Offensive coordinator | Shannon Dawson (1st season) |
Co-offensive coordinator | Brandon Jones (2nd season) |
Defensive coordinator | Joe Cauthen (2nd season) |
Co-defensive coordinator | Doug Belk (2nd season) |
Home stadium | TDECU Stadium (Capacity: 40,000) |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
East Carolina | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Houston | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Memphis | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Navy | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SMU | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Florida | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Temple | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tulane | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tulsa | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UCF | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: December 5, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Previous season
The Cougars finished the 2019 season 4–8, 2–6 in AAC play to finish in a tie for fifth-place in the West Division. They were not invited/did not qualify for any postseason play.
Preseason
Recruiting class
References: [1]
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Derek Bowman Offensive Lineman |
Magnolia, TX | Magnolia HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Nathaniel Dell Wide Receiver |
Daytona Beach, FL | Mainland HS Independence CC |
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 155 lb (70 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Darius Edmonds Wide Receiver |
Humble, TX | Atascocita HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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James Faminu Offensive Lineman |
London, UK | London Academy | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 350 lb (160 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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D'Anthony Jones Linebacker |
Long Beach, CA | Leuzinger HS Long Beach CC |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Sofian Massoud Quarterback |
Katy, TX | Cypress Lake HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Ugonna Nnanna Offensive Lineman |
Arlington, TX | Seguin HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Chidozie "Dot" Nwankwo Defensive Tackle |
Richmond, TX | Foster HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 293 lb (133 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Dylan Robinson Wide Receiver |
Humble, TX | Atascocita HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Malik Robinson Linebacker |
Snellville, GA | South Gwinnett HS North Carolina Fort Scott CC |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Jayce Rogers Cornerback |
Valdosta, GA | Valdosta HS Northwest Mississippi CC |
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Stacy Sneed Running Back |
Arlington, TX | Mansfield Timberview HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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JoVanni Stewart Safety |
Katy, TX | Katy HS West Virginia |
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Trevonte Sylvester Tight End |
Breaux Bridge, LA | Breaux Bridge HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Khiyon Wafer Wide Receiver |
Frisco, TX | Independence HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Mike Welch Safety |
Dickinson, TX | Dickinson HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Laine Wilkins Punter |
Perth, Australia | ProKick Australia | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 203 lb (92 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN:![]() | ||||||
Sedrick Williams Defensive Tackle |
Houma, LA | Ellender Memorial HS Kilgore College |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 302 lb (137 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Reuben Unije Offensive Lineman |
Bradenton, FL | IMG Academy Illinois |
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 303 lb (137 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:![]() ![]() ![]() |
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
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AAC coaches poll
The American Athletic coaches poll will be released in July 2020
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Temple | ||
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AAC Preseason All-Conference teams
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Roster
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Schedule
The 2020 Houston schedule consists of 6 home and 6 away games in the regular season. The Cougars will play host to conference foes Tulane, UCF, South Florida, and Tulsa. They will travel to conference opponents Memphis, Navy, Cincinnati, and SMU.
The Cougars will host two non-conference games, against Rice and North Texas, both of the C-USA, and will travel to BYU, an FBS-Independent.
Houston had a game scheduled against Washington State, which were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Date | Opponent | Site | TV | Result |
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September 3 | Rice* |
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September 19 | at Memphis | |||
September 26 | North Texas* |
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October 8 | Tulane |
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October 16 | at BYU* | ESPN | ||
October 24 | at Navy | |||
October 31 | UCF |
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November 7 | at Cincinnati |
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November 14 | South Florida |
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November 21 | at SMU | |||
November 28 | Tulsa |
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- Schedule Source:[3]
Game summaries
Statistics | Rice | Houston |
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Rice
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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31–11 | 2018 | HOU, 45–27 |
Pregame line | Over/under |
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1 | 2 | Total | |
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Owls | 0 | ||
Cougars | 0 |
at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
- Date: September 3
- Game time: TBA CDT
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Statistics | Houston | Washington State |
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at Memphis
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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15–13 | 2019 | MEM, 27–45 |
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1 | 2 | Total | |
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Cougars | 0 | ||
Tigers | 0 |
at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, TN
- Date: September 19
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Statistics | North Texas | Houston |
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North Texas
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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8–7 | 2019 | HOU, 46–25 |
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1 | 2 | Total | |
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Mean Green | 0 | ||
Cougars | 0 |
at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
- Date: September 26
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Statistics | Tulane | Houston |
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Tulane
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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18–7 | 2019 | TULN, 31–38 |
Pregame line | Over/under |
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1 | 2 | Total | |
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Green Wave | 0 | ||
Cougars | 0 |
at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
- Date: October 8
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Statistics | Houston | BYU |
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at BYU
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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0–2 | 2014 | BYU, 25–33 |
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1 | 2 | Total | |
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HOU Cougars | 0 | ||
BYU Cougars | 0 |
at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
- Date: October 16
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Statistics | Houston | Navy |
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at Navy
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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4–2 | 2019 | NAVY, 41–56 |
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1 | 2 | Total | |
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Cougars | 0 | ||
Midshipmen | 0 |
at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD
- Date: October 24
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Statistics | UCF | Houston |
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UCF
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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3–6 | 2019 | UCF, 29–44 |
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1 | 2 | Total | |
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Knights | 0 | ||
Cougars | 0 |
at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
- Date: October 31
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Statistics | Houston | Cincinnati |
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at Cincinnati
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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15–11 | 2019 | CIN, 23–38 |
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1 | 2 | Total | |
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Cougars | 0 | ||
Bearcats | 0 |
at Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
- Date: November 7
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Statistics | South Florida | Houston |
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South Florida
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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4–2 | 2018 | HOU, 57–36 |
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1 | 2 | Total | |
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Bulls | 0 | ||
Cougars | 0 |
at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
- Date: November 14
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Statistics | Houston | SMU |
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at SMU
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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21–13–1 | 2019 | SMU, 31–34 |
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1 | 2 | Total | |
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Cougars | 0 | ||
Mustangs | 0 |
at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park, TX
- Date: November 21
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Statistics | Tulsa | Houston |
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Tulsa
Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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24–19 | 2018 | TUL, 41–26 |
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1 | 2 | Total | |
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Golden Hurricane | 0 | ||
Cougars | 0 |
at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
- Date: November 28
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References
- "2020 National Signing Day". University of Houston Athletics. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- Bromberg, Nick. "Pac-12 follows Big Ten's lead and won't play non-conference games in 2020". Yahoo News. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "2020 Houston Cougars Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.