Cougars and Owls to do battle at Reliant next season and beyond

According to the Houston Chronicle, UH and Rice have agreed to bring the Battle for the Bayou Bucket to Reliant Stadium starting in 2012.

The deal is supposed to run over multiple seasons. An official announcement will be made today at 11:30 a.m. at Relaiant Stadium.

The two schools last met on the field at Reliant to open the 2004 season.

UH officials have considered using Reliant as a temporary home during the construction of a new football stadium.