UH entered the College Football Playoff rankings for the second time in program history, coming in at No. 24 on Tuesday night.
“I’ve been looking for Houston to get ranked,” said ESPN’s Joey Galloway on the selection show. “Finally, giving Houston some respect.”
This is the first time UH has been ranked in the CFP’s Top 25 since 2016.
UH is also ranked in the AP Poll and USA Today’s Coaches Poll at No. 17.
The Cougars have won nine straight games and are 9-1 on the season, including 8-0 in American Athletic Conference play.