American college football season
The 2021 Houston Cougars football team represented the University of Houston in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars played their home games at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas, competing in the American Athletic Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Dana Holgorsen.
Preseason
American Athletic Conference preseason media poll
The American Athletic Conference preseason media poll was released at the virtual media day held August 4, 2021.[1] Cincinnati, who finished the 2020 season ranked No. 8 nationally, was tabbed as the preseason favorite in the 2021 preseason media poll.
Schedule
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Notes
- ^α This game was initially scheduled for ESPNU at 3:00 p.m. CT, but was moved to 8:20 p.m. CT on ESPNews because of a rain delay.[3]
Game summaries
Vs. Texas Tech (Texas Kickoff)
At Rice (Bayou Bucket Classic)
Grambling State
Navy
At Tulsa
At Tulane
East Carolina
No. 19 SMU
At South Florida
At Temple
Memphis
At UConn
At No. 4 Cincinnati (AAC Championship game)
Vs. Auburn (Birmingham Bowl)
Rankings
References
- ^ "Cincinnati Chosen as Favorite in American Preseason Media Poll". theAmerican.org. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ "2021 Houston Cougars Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ "Houston sits through 5-hour, 18-minute weather delay and OT before toppling East Carolina, 31-24". Underdog Dynasty. SB Nation. October 24, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
