While Houston’s season-opening 49-31 defeat against No. 4 Oklahoma was not the result the team was looking for Sunday night, the Cougars flashed their potential in a game that saw some players shine in the midst of a loss.
Stuard, Owens shine on defense
OU senior quarterback Jalen Hurts, who became a Heisman co-favorite after his 508 yards and six touchdowns of total offense, exploited some of the biggest weaknesses in UH’s defense.
The defensive line, having gone through an offseason makeover after the hiring of head coach Dana Holgorsen, struggled greatly in the trenches.