After starting the season on fire and earning national recognition for its record-setting offense, Houston has hit a slump and lost two games in a row. Its Homecoming loss against Temple proves that the defense is just as important as the offense when it comes to winning games.
UH’s defense has been relatively questionable all season. The hype surrounding junior defensive tackle Ed Oliver before the season made it seem like the Cougars were going to be a defensive juggernaut. But after losing key starters in senior safety Garrett Davis and sophomore defensive lineman Isaiah Chambers to injuries, the defense hasn’t lived up to the hype.