The Cougars played host to the University of Memphis Tigers on Saturday night and, in front of the first sellout crowd of the year, pulled off the stunning comeback to remain perfect at 10-0.
For the first time this season, TDECU was sold out, as 42,159 packed the house on Saturday. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar
On a star-studded evening, a number of notable Houstonians were present, including Kam Franklin, lead singer of local band The Suffers. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar
J.J. Watt, a defensive end for the Houston Texans, was on the sideline on Saturday. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar
Another Texan player, receiver Deandre Hopkins, was also present for the Cougars’ win. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar
A key moment of the game came when junior starting quarterback Greg Ward Jr. went down with an injury in the second quarter. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar
Junior receiver Demarcus Ayers, right, hauled in 13 catches on the night for 127 yards receiving. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar
President Renu Khator has been a big supporter of the team all season, urging fans to fill the stadium every week. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar
With the 20-point comeback win, the Cougars improve to 10-0 on the season and 6-0 in the AAC, remaining tied atop the West division with the Navy Midshipmen. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar
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