2022 Houston Cougars football team explained

Year:2022
Team:Houston Cougars
Sport:football
Conference:American Athletic Conference
Short Conf:AAC
Record:8–5
Conf Record:5–3
Hc Year:4th
Cooff Coach1:Brandon Jones
Cooc1 Year:4th
Off Coach:Shannon Dawson
Oc Year:3rd
Off Scheme:Spread
Def Coach:Doug Belk
Dc Year:4th
Def Scheme:4–2–5
Stadium:TDECU Stadium
Champion:Independence Bowl champion
Bowl:Independence Bowl
Bowl Result:W 23–16 vs. Louisiana

The 2022 Houston Cougars football team represented the University of Houston in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars played their home games at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas, competing in the American Athletic Conference (The American). They were led by 4th-year head coach Dana Holgorsen. In September 2021, Houston and fellow conference members Cincinnati and UCF accepted bids to join the Big 12 Conference.[1] The schools had been contractually required to remain with The American through 2024, but all reached a separation agreement that allowed them to join the Big 12 in 2023. Accordingly, the 2022 season was the program's last season as a member of The American.[2]

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Maxwell Award[3] QB Sr.
WR Jr.
Davey O'Brien Award[4] Clayton Tune QB Sr.
Fred Biletnikoff Award[5] Nathaniel Dell WR Jr.
John Mackey Award[6] Christian Trahan TE Sr.
Butkus Award[7] Donavan Mutin LB Sr.
Jim Thorpe Award[8] S Sr.
Outland Trophy[9] Patrick Paul OT So.
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[10] Gervarrius Owens S Sr.
Ray Guy Award[11] Laine Wilkins P So.
Wuerffel Trophy[12] Donavan Mutin LB Sr.
Chuck Bednarik Award[13] Gervarrius Owens S Sr.
Lombardi Award[14] Patrick Paul OT So.
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[15] Clayton Tune QB Sr.
Manning Award[16] Clayton Tune QB Sr.
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[17] Clayton Tune QB Sr.

American Athletic Conference preseason media poll

The American Athletic Conference preseason media poll was released at AAC Media Day on July 28, 2022.[18] The Cougars were picked to win the conference, edging defending conference champion Cincinnati by one vote.

Media poll
1 Houston 243 (7)
2 Cincinnati 242 (10)
3 UCF 225 (7)
4 SMU 187
5 Memphis 162
6 East Carolina 157
7 Tulane 115
8 Tulsa 93
9 South Florida 71
10 Navy 61
11 Temple 28

Schedule

Schedule Source:[19] [20]

Game summaries

At UTSA

See also: 2022 UTSA Roadrunners football team.

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HOU –3.5 62
Statistics HoustonUTSA
First downs 20 24
Plays–yards 76–346 73–441
Rushes–yards 44–140 28–104
Passing yards 206 337
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–32–0 28–43–1
Time of possession 35:27 24:33
Team Category Player Statistics
Houston Passing 22/32, 206 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Clayton Tune 15 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD
Receiving 5 receptions, 50 yards, 2 TDs
UTSA Passing 28/43, 337 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Frank Harris 8 carries, 63 yards, 1 TD
Receiving 7 receptions, 106 yards, 1 TD

At Texas Tech

See also: 2022 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team.

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TTU –4.0 62
Statistics HoustonTexas Tech
First downs 16 35
Plays–yards 68–354 103–468
Rushes–yards 29–88 44–117
Passing yards 266 351
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20–39–1 36–59–3
Time of possession 22:42 37:18
Team Category Player Statistics
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 20/39, 266 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Brandon Campbell 16 carries, 80 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Nathaniel Dell 7 receptions, 120 yards
Texas Tech Passing 36/59, 351 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs
Rushing 18 carries, 80 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Myles Price 5 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD

Kansas

See also: 2022 Kansas Jayhawks football team.

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HOU –8.5 58
Statistics KansasHouston
First downs 2426
Plays–yards 66–43870–446
Rushes–yards 43–280 39–174
Passing yards 158272
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–23–0 22–31–1
Time of possession 31:27 28:33
Team Category Player Statistics
Kansas Passing 14/23, 158 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Jalon Daniels12 carries, 123 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving Torry Locklin 1 reception, 60 yards, 1 TD
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 22/31, 272 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Clayton Tune16 carries, 63 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Ta'Zhawn Henry 5 receptions, 107 yards, 1 TD

Rice (Bayou Bucket Classic)

See also: 2022 Rice Owls football team and Houston–Rice rivalry.

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HOU –17.5 52
Statistics RiceHouston
First downs 2219
Plays–yards 65–42458–427
Rushes–yards 25–90 32–178
Passing yards 334249
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 25–40–1 19–26–1
Time of possession 29:55 30:05
Team Category Player Statistics
Rice Passing T. J. McMahon 25/39, 334 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Kobie Campbell1 carry, 34 yards
Receiving Bradley Rozner 5 receptions, 123 yards
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 19/26, 249 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Ta'Zhawn Henry17 carries, 112 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Nathaniel Dell 7 receptions, 134 yards, 1 TD

Tulane

See also: 2022 Tulane Green Wave football team.

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HOU –5.5 52
Statistics TulaneHouston
First downs 1422
Plays–yards 54–27381–383
Rushes–yards 28–84 48–175
Passing yards 189208
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 16–26–0 22–33–0
Time of possession 23:05 36:55
Team Category Player Statistics
Tulane Passing Kai Horton 11/21, 132 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Tyjae Spears14 carries, 54 yards
Receiving Tyjae Spears 6 receptions, 85 yards, 1 TD
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 22/33, 208 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Brandon Campbell19 carries, 66 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Nathaniel Dell 8 receptions, 73 yards, 2 TDs

At Memphis

See also: 2022 Memphis Tigers football team.

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MEM –1.5 57.5
Statistics HoustonMemphis
First downs 25 25
Plays–yards 80–463 75–438
Rushes–yards 23–97 41–156
Passing yards 366 282
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 36–57–1 21–32–0
Time of possession 26:22 33:38
Team Category Player Statistics
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 36/57, 366 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Brandon Campbell 12 carries, 53 yards
Receiving 9 receptions, 116 yards
Memphis Passing 21/32, 241 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Jevyon Ducker 10 carries, 38 yards
Receiving Gabriel Rogers 5 receptions, 71 yards

At Navy

See also: 2022 Navy Midshipmen football team.

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HOU –3.0 51.0
Statistics HoustonNavy
First downs 23 16
Plays–yards 64–441 63–326
Rushes–yards 34–180 50–201
Passing yards 261 125
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21–30–0 6–13–2
Time of possession 28:12 31:48
Team Category Player Statistics
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 21/30, 261 yards, 5 TDs
Rushing Stacy Sneed 20 carries, 100 yards
Receiving Nathaniel Dell 8 receptions, 93 yards, 2 TDs
Navy Passing 6/13, 125 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
Rushing Daba Fofana 20 carries, 89 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jayden Umbarger 2 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD

South Florida

See also: 2022 South Florida Bulls football team.

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HOU –17.5 59
Statistics South FloridaHouston
First downs 25 23
Plays–yards 65–429 64–490
Rushes–yards 31–154 25–103
Passing yards 275 387
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 24–34–0 33–39–0
Time of possession 29:53 30:07
Team Category Player Statistics
South Florida Passing Katravis Marsh 24/34, 275 yards, 1 TD
Rushing 12 carries, 106 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving 7 receptions, 84 yards
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 31/37, 380 yards, 4 TDs
Rushing Stacy Sneed 10 carries, 60 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving Nathaniel Dell 9 receptions, 112 yards, 2 TDs

At SMU

See also: 2022 SMU Mustangs football team and 2022 Houston vs. SMU football game.

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SMU –3.5 66
Statistics HoustonSMU
First downs 34 31
Plays–yards 71–710 83–642
Rushes–yards 17–182 46–263
Passing yards 528 379
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 37–54–3 28–37–0
Time of possession 28:28 31:32
Team Category Player Statistics
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 36/53, 527 yards, 7 TDs, 3 INTs
Rushing Clayton Tune 12 rushes, 111 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Nathaniel Dell 13 receptions, 180 yards, 2 TDs
SMU Passing 28/37, 379 yards, 9 TDs
Rushing Tyler Lavine 25 rushes, 146 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Dylan Goffney 3 receptions, 100 yards, 1 TD

Temple

See also: 2022 Temple Owls football team.

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HOU –20.0 56
Statistics TempleHouston
First downs 3325
Plays–yards 85–53366–485
Rushes–yards 26–47 26–196
Passing yards 486289
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 42–59–0 29–40–1
Time of possession 31:44 28:16
Team Category Player Statistics
Temple Passing 42/59, 486 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Darvon Hubbard 4 carries, 26 yards
Receiving Jose Barbon 8 receptions, 128 yards
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 29/40, 289 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Stacy Sneed 11 carries, 143 yards
Receiving Nathaniel Dell 12 receptions, 98 yards, 1 TD

At East Carolina

See also: 2022 East Carolina Pirates football team.

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ECU –6.0 66.5
Statistics HoustonEast Carolina
First downs 27 13
Plays–yards 68–515 57–315
Rushes–yards 24–80 22–118
Passing yards 435 197
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 32–44–1 17–35–0
Time of possession 30:42 29:18
Team Category Player Statistics
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 32/44, 435 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Clayton Tune 6 carries, 43 yards
Receiving Nathaniel Dell 9 receptions, 176 yards, 1 TD
East Carolina Passing 15/30, 182 yards
Rushing 14 carries, 129 yards
Receiving Jsi Hatfield 2 receptions, 68 yards

Tulsa

See also: 2022 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team and Houston–Tulsa football rivalry.

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HOU –12.0 67
Statistics TulsaHouston
First downs 1924
Plays–yards 75–43170–506
Rushes–yards 32–115 23–120
Passing yards 316386
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 25–43–0 26–47–1
Time of possession 29:37 30:23
Team Category Player Statistics
Tulsa Passing Braylon Braxton 25/43, 316 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Braylon Braxton11 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD
Receiving JuanCarlos Santana 6 receptions, 169 yards, 2 TDs
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 26/47, 386 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Ta'Zhawn Henry9 carries, 54 yards
Receiving Nathaniel Dell 9 receptions, 161 yards, 1 TD

Vs. Louisiana (Independence Bowl)

See also: 2022 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team and 2022 Independence Bowl.

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HOU –5.0 58.0
Statistics HoustonLouisiana
First downs 21 21
Total yards 363 323
Rushing yards 139 129
Passing yards 224 194
Turnovers 0 3
Time of possession 30:19 29:41
Team Category Player Statistics
Houston Passing Clayton Tune 19/28, 224 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Clayton Tune 11 carries, 55 yards
Receiving KeSean Carter 4 receptions, 112 yards, 1 TD
Louisiana Passing 17/25, 169 yards, 1 TD
Rushing 14 carries, 48 yards
Receiving Lance Legendre 5 receptions, 56 yards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Big 12 Conference Adds Four New Members . Big12Sports.com . Big 12 Conference . September 10, 2021.
  2. American Announces Agreements With UCF, Cincinnati and Houston on Departure . American Athletic Conference . June 10, 2022 . June 10, 2022.
  3. Web site: Yanez . Armando . Dell, Tune on Maxwell Watch List . uhcougars.com . 29 July 2022.
  4. Web site: Tune Named to Davey O'Brien Award Watch List . uhcougars.com . 29 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Dell Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List . uhcougars.com . 29 July 2022.
  6. Web site: Trio of Captains Earn Preseason Praise . uhcougars.com . 29 July 2022.
  7. Web site: Trio of Captains Earn Preseason Praise . uhcougars.com . 29 July 2022.
  8. Web site: Trio of Captains Earn Preseason Praise . uhcougars.com . 29 July 2022.
  9. Web site: Paul Named to Outland Watch List . uhcougars.com . 29 July 2022.
  10. Web site: Owens Earns Nagurski Recognition . uhcougars.com . 29 July 2022.
  11. Web site: Wilkins Among Ray Guy Award Watch List Honorees . uhcougars.com . 29 July 2022.
  12. Web site: Brassell . Tom . Wuerffel Trophy Unveils Watch List For 2022 . wuerffeltrophy.org . 29 July 2022.
  13. Web site: Yanez . Armando . Owens Selected to Bednarik Award Watch List . uhcougars.com . 2 August 2022.
  14. Web site: Paul Named to Lombardi Watchlist . uhcougars.com . 2 August 2022.
  15. Web site: Miller on Earl Campbell award watch list . news-journal.com . 15 August 2022.
  16. Web site: Allstate Sugar Bowl Announces Manning Award Watch List . allstatesugarbowl.org . 22 August 2022.
  17. Web site: The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Unveils 2022 Watch List . goldenarmfoundation.com . 25 August 2022.
  18. Web site: Houston Edges Cincinnati as Favorite in 2022 Preseason Media Poll. theAmerican.org . 29 July 2022.
  19. Web site: 2022 Houston Cougars Football Schedule . FBSchedules.com . 5 Jan 2022.
  20. Web site: 2022 Houston Football Schedule . uhcougars.com.

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