The Cougars rode their stout defense to a 19-16 victory Saturday night against the Arizona Wildcats. This marked their seventh consecutive win against Power Five opponents.
It took a hearty effort from Houston’s defense to come away with a win. This was highlighted by a gargantuan game from All-American defensive tackle Ed Oliver, whose performance included 11 tackles, a blocked kick and even a forced fumble, earning him AAC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
“We’re always the underdog and nobody thinks we can do it,” Oliver said. “We respond and we play hard, that’s what we do.