The Houston Cougars are now 9-0 and sit at 16th in the AP Top 25 and AP Coaches polls. But with the excitement the team is causing around town, you probably already knew that.
Much of the credit for the program’s turnaround is given to first-year head coach Tom Herman, and he deserved it. Under him, the team has made dramatic improvements in many statistical categories, and have made strides in areas that will not translate to the box score.
But offensive coordinator Major Applewhite’s influence on the Cougar offense could be one of the biggest determinants in this year’s success.