The No. 24 Cougars were rewarded with a spot in the latest AP Top 25 Poll following their win over the Southern Methodist University Mustangs, their first time ranked since 2011.
After examining the first five weeks of Cougar football, these are the top five reasons Houston deserves to be ranked.
Head coach Tom Herman
After leaving the defending champion Ohio State University Buckeyes, Tom Herman has brought his fast-paced offensive attack to the Houston.
His departure from Ohio State is proving how efficient his offense is. — OSU has struggled to find their offensive balance all season, while UH has torched the scoreboards.