A sea of scarlet and crimson filled the seats of NRG Stadium to the rafters Saturday afternoon when the No. 15 ranked Cougars defeated the No. 3 ranked University of Oklahoma by a score of 33-23.
The monumental win marks the first time in school history that the Cougars have defeated Top 10 opponents in back-to-back games and the fifth straight win against ranked foes. Now 14-1 under Herman, the second-year head coach’s culture is fully instilled.
“I’m excited for our players,” head coach Tom Herman said. “I’m excited for our University, and I’m excited for the great city of Houston.