The number eight ranked University of Texas beat the hometown Coogs by a score of 31-24 on Saturday. The Dana Holgerson-coached University of Houston made a roaring comeback after being down 21-0. The Cougars played up to their competition but ultimately came up short with an incredibly bad spot by the refs on the final drive. (Photos by Jack Gorman)
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Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) has his pass batted down by Isiah Hamilton. -
U of H quarterback Donovan Smith (1) passes to Matthew Golden (2) against the University of Texas. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
The University of Texas cheerleaders perform at TDECU Stadium. -
Cougar tight end Matt Bynes (82) runs at Malik Muhammed (5). -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
Matthew Golden (2) checks in with the side judge. -
Parker Jenkins (23) stiff arms a Texas Longhorn. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
The much hyped Arch Manning prepares to run onto the field with the American flag. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
Cougar kicker Jack Martin shows of his big boot. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
Cougar cornerback Antonio Brooks (20) defends a pass against the Texas Longhorns. -
Jonathon Brooks (24) attempts to elude the U of H defenders. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
The University of Houston defense swallows a Longhorn running back. -
The Cougars and Longhorns prepare to clash into each other. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
Several Cougars tackle Longhorn Jordan Whittington (13). -
Matthew Golden (2) gets tackled by the Longhorn defense. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
Longhorn Savion Red squirts through the U of H defense for a touchdown. -
Cougar Malik Fleming (15) gets tackled by a Longhorn. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
Matthew Golden (2) gets tackled by a Longhorn defender. -
Cougar Samual Brown (4) breaks free for a 51-yard catch and run. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
Donovan Smith (1) throws a touchdown to Joseph Manjack (0). -
Joseph Manjack (0) catches a touchdown pass from Donovan Smith (1). -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
A Texas Longhorn cheerleader pumps up the away fans at TDECU Stadium. -
Longhorn Derek Williams (2) swipes at Cougar Joseph Manjack (0). -
The Cougars huddle up before taking on the Longhorns. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
UT punter Bert Auburn (45) unsuccessfully tries to convert fourth down. -
The Cougars swarm a Texas running back. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
Cougar wide receiver Dalton Carnes (85) eludes a Texas defender. -
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) gets sacked by several Houston Cougars. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
The Cougar defense celebrates a sack. -
The Cougars line up to stretch before the second half. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
The Cougar Dolls perform at TDECU Stadium. -
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers passes against the University of Houston. -
Donovan Smith (1) celebrates throwing a touchdown. -
Fans support the Cougars as they take on the Texas Longhorns. -
Longhorn C.J. Baxter (4) celebrates the go ahead touchdown. -
Texas Longhorn Ethan Burke (91) demonstrates poor sportsmanship as he fakes an injury against the Houston Cougars. -
The Texas Longhorns celebrate their win over the Houston Cougars.
