It was a blowout, and Houston fans were loving everything they saw on Saturday. Until the starters were taken out. A strong start gave way to anxiety in the fourth quarter, but the Cougars eventually hung on, 45-18.
Houston looks like a completely different team from last year, and it’s not because of the new players. The Cougars dominated Arizona from the opening kickoff, and the Wildcats were never really in the game. So what makes this team different? The offense mostly. Kendal Briles’ effect on the offense has made the Cougars a dangerous team in all facets of that side of the ball.