The nationally ranked Houston Cougars #22 lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers by a score of 35-45 at TDECU Stadium Saturday. The team honored late Director of Strength Training Kurt Hester by wearing black with the Unbreakable slogan on their helmets. The next home game will be on November 22 against the TCU Horned Frogs. (Photos by Jack Gorman)
Amare Thomas #0 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after scoring a touchdown. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Cougars run on to the field at TDECU Stadium. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Jason Brooks Jr. #73 of the Houston Cougars and DJ Butler #25 look on prior to the game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kentrell Webb #8 of the Houston Cougars delivers a hard hit. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Athletic Director Eddie Nunez yells from the sideline. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Diore Hubbard #20 of the West Virginia Mountaineers breaks through the line. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Scotty Fox Jr. #15 of the West Virginia Mountaineers reacts after scoring a touchdown. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Koby Young #18 of the Houston Cougars makes a leaping catch. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Cyncir Bowers #23 of the West Virginia Mountaineers scores a touchdown. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Cyncir Bowers #23 of the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrates scoring a touchdown. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Coog fans cheer on their team. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Spirit of Houston rally their team. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Director of Strength and Performance Kurt Hester is honored prior to the game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Tanner Koziol #9 of the Houston Cougars runs after the catch. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars honor Coach Kurt Hester. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Conner Weigman #1 of the Houston Cougars throws a touchdown pass. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Former Cougar Alex Cooper shows of the Peach Bowl Trophy. Credit: Jack Gorman 
A detail view of the 2015 Peach Bowl Championship ring. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Former Cougar coach Tom Herman and players from the 2015 Peach Bowl Championship team. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Austin Carlisle #12 of the Houston Cougars runs after the catch. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Conner Weigman #1 of the Houston Cougars scrambles down the field. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Coog Twirlers ride the helmet buggy after a touchdown. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Carlos Allen #5 of the Houston Cougars and Eddie Walls III #90 close in on a Mountaineer running back. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Carlos Allen #5 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after a tackle for a loss. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Harvey Broussard #3 of the Houston Cougars runs after the catch. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Dean Connors #44 of the Houston Cougars runs against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Jeff Weimer #16 of the West Virginia Mountaineers stiff arms Will James #15 of the Houston Cougars. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kentrell Webb #8 of the Houston Cougars and Jordan Allen #6 celebrate after a third down stop. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Conner Weigman #1 of the Houston Cougars looks on against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Devin Grant #91 of the West Virginia Mountaineers forces a fumble by Conner Weigman #1 of the Houston Cougars. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Spirit of Houston Band. Credit: Jack Gorman 
A Cougar Doll poses for the camera. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Eddie Walls III #90 of the Houston Cougars delivers a hit on Scotty Fox Jr. #15 of the West Virginia Mountaineers. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Dean Connors #44 of the Houston Cougars breaks a long run. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Dean Connors #44 of the Houston Cougars delivers a stiff arm. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Harvey Broussard #3 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after making a long reception. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Amare Thomas #0 of the Houston Cougars jogs into the end zone for a touchdown. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kentrell Webb #8 of the Houston Cougars delivers a big hit on Cyncir Bowers #23 of the West Virginia Mountaineers. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Scotty Fox Jr. #15 of the West Virginia Mountaineers runs for a touchdown against the Houston Cougars. Credit: Jack Gorman 
A Cougar Cheerleader pumps up the crowd. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Jaquise Martin #80 of the Houston Cougars makes a reception. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Amare Thomas #0 of the Houston Cougars catches a touchdown pass. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Coog fans take over the upper deck. Credit: Jack Gorman 
A memorial for Coach Kurt Hester on the field at TDECU Stadium. Credit: Jack Gorman
