The University of Houston Cougars defeated crosstown rivals Rice Owls for the Bayou Bucket at TDECU Stadium on Saturday night. Defensive superstar Ed Oliver created turnovers and quarterback Kyle Allen and the offense capitalized by turning them into points. Both teams displayed several signs of respect for our town still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Harvey.
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Ladies from UH Track and Field pose to at the opening football game. -
University of Houston Head Coach Major Applewhite scans the home crowd before releasing his players. -
UH Quarterback Kyle Allen passes against rival Rice during the Bayou Bucket game. -
Rice Linebacker Brian Womac chases down UH Receiver John Leday during the fight for the Bayou Bucket. -
A UH fan shows his pride before the UH/Rice rivalry game. -
The UH Defense celebrate another turnover against Rice. -
UH fans posing before the Bayou Bucket rivalry game. -
UH Linebacker and Captain Matt Adams stares down a Rice player before making a tackle. -
Rice fans pose before the Bayou Bucket rivalry game. -
Cougar fans pose with Shasta the University of Houston mascot. -
UH Running Back Mulbah Car charges through the Rice defense for a touchdown to increase the score. -
A University of Houston family poses at TDECU Stadium. -
Cougar Ed Oliver creates another turnover against the Rice Owls. -
A Cougar fan poses at TDECU Stadium. -
A UH defender wraps up Rice running back Austin Walker. -
The game was dedicate to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. -
The UH student section cheering for the home team. -
A young Cougar fan puts up his paw to help the team. -
A Rice Owl fan cheers for the visiting team. -
UH Receiver John Leday toes the sideline as an Owl defender flies at him. -
UH fans display their creativity against Rice. -
The UH Defense lines up against crosstown rivals Rice University. -
UH Freshman Defensive Tackle Peyton Turner collects an interception on a batted pass against Rice. -
Rice Receiver Jordan Myers looks bewildered against the UH Defense. -
The Frontiersman pose during the Bayou Bucket. -
Rice Linebacker Grayson Schantz dives towards a UH Running Back. -
The Rice Owls fans cheer on the away team. -
UH Running Back Duke Catalon sprints for yardage against Rice. -
UH students cheer during the Bayou Bucket. -
Rice Quarterback flies over a Cougar Defender. -
Cougar fans scream during the Bayou Bucket rivalry game. -
Cougar fans show their excitement during the Bayou Bucket. -
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Ed Oliver smiles after a convincing win against the Rice Owls. -
UH Captain Matt Adams shows off the coveted Bayou Bucket Trophy. -
A young Cougar fan gets close the home team heroes.
