With Houston set to take on No. 16 SMU Thursday night at TDECU Stadium just five days after its 24-17 victory over UConn, its first American Athletic Conference win of the season, UH is back to days of short rest.
The Cougars, who struggled early in the season with quick turnaround between games, enter the short week following a hard-fought grapple against the Huskies where UH was held to only 284 yards of total offense.
Houston’s defense and special teams made crucial plays to secure the win, getting an interception that set up the offense at the 30-yard line, which led to a touchdown in the second quarter, and two punts over 50 yards.