UH routs Southern for win in opener

Redshirt junior David Piland scrambles for yards. Esteban Portillo/The Daily Cougar

Sophomore running back Kenneth Farrow rushed 97 yards in his debut as a starter. Esteban Portillo/The Daily Cougar

Junior receiver Daniel Spencer had three touchdowns in the Cougar season opener. Esteban Portillo/The Daily Cougar

The Cougar football team was prepared to take the field on Friday night. Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar

Senior punter Richie Leone is the second leading returning punter in the nation. Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar

The defense held Southern to 13 points. Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar

The Cougars defeated Southern 62-13 on Friday at reliant Stadium. Justin Tijerina/The Daily Cougar