Houston Football Team walks out to the field at the beginning of their home match against Oklahoma State University on October 17, 2026 in Houston. | Mikele Rodriguez/The Cougar
The Houston Cougars rose from No. 18 spot to No. 17 in the most recent AP poll. They are also one rank lower in the Coaches poll, at No. 18.
The Cougars are returning from a bye week and a loss against No. 3 Utah the week before that. They now face Cincinnati on Nov. 7 for their homecoming game.
According to Houston Athletics, the first College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Additionally, the Cougars continue their longest streak in the AP poll since the 1990 season.
Houston has four more games remaining, including the Bearcats, Colorado, West Virginia and Baylor, all ready to face the Cougars.
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