2020 Houston Cougars football team

The 2020 Houston Cougars football team will represent the University of Houston in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars will play their home games at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas, and compete in the American Athletic Conference. They will be led by second-year head coach Dana Holgorsen.

2020 Houston Cougars football
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
2020 record0–0 (0–0 American)
Head coachDana Holgorsen (2nd season)
Offensive coordinatorShannon Dawson (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorBrandon Jones (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorJoe Cauthen (2nd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorDoug Belk (2nd season)
Home stadiumTDECU Stadium
(Capacity: 40,000)
2020 American Athletic Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
Team W L    W L 
Cincinnati  0 –0     0 –0  
East Carolina  0 –0     0 –0  
Houston  0 –0     0 –0  
Memphis  0 –0     0 –0  
Navy  0 –0     0 –0  
SMU  0 –0     0 –0  
South Florida  0 –0     0 –0  
Temple  0 –0     0 –0  
Tulane  0 –0     0 –0  
Tulsa  0 –0     0 –0  
UCF  0 –0     0 –0  
Championship: December 5, 2020
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
As of June 27, 2020; Rankings from AP Poll.

Previous season
Main article: 2019 Houston Cougars football team

The Cougars finished the 2019 season 4–8, 2–6 in AAC play to finish in a tie for fifth-place in the West Division. They were not invited/did not qualify for any postseason play.

Preseason

Recruiting class

References: [1]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Derek Bowman
Offensive Lineman		 Magnolia, TX Magnolia HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Nathaniel Dell
Wide Receiver		 Daytona Beach, FL Mainland HS
Independence CC		 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 155 lb (70 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Darius Edmonds
Wide Receiver		 Humble, TX Atascocita HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
James Faminu
Offensive Lineman		 London, UK London Academy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 350 lb (160 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
D'Anthony Jones
Linebacker		 Long Beach, CA Leuzinger HS
Long Beach CC		 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 255 lb (116 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Sofian Massoud
Quarterback		 Katy, TX Cypress Lake HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Ugonna Nnanna
Offensive Lineman		 Arlington, TX Seguin HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Chidozie "Dot" Nwankwo
Defensive Tackle		 Richmond, TX Foster HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 293 lb (133 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Dylan Robinson
Wide Receiver		 Humble, TX Atascocita HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Malik Robinson
Linebacker		 Snellville, GA South Gwinnett HS
North Carolina
Fort Scott CC		 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Jayce Rogers
Cornerback		 Valdosta, GA Valdosta HS
Northwest Mississippi CC		 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Stacy Sneed
Running Back		 Arlington, TX Mansfield Timberview HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
JoVanni Stewart
Safety		 Katy, TX Katy HS
West Virginia		 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Trevonte Sylvester
Tight End		 Breaux Bridge, LA Breaux Bridge HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Khiyon Wafer
Wide Receiver		 Frisco, TX Independence HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Mike Welch
Safety		 Dickinson, TX Dickinson HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Laine Wilkins
Punter		 Perth, Australia ProKick Australia 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 203 lb (92 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN:
Sedrick Williams
Defensive Tackle		 Houma, LA Ellender Memorial HS
Kilgore College		 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 302 lb (137 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:
Reuben Unije
Offensive Lineman		 Bradenton, FL IMG Academy
Illinois		 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 303 lb (137 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN: N/A

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year

AAC coaches poll

The American Athletic coaches poll will be released in July 2020

West Division
Predicted finish Team Votes
Houston
Memphis
Navy
SMU
Tulane
Tulsa
East Division
Predicted finish Team Votes
Cincinnati
East Carolina
South Florida
Temple
UCF
UConn

AAC Preseason All-Conference teams

Defense

1st team

2nd team

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Roster
2020 Houston Cougars football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 1 Bryson Smith Jr
WR 2 Keith Corbin Sr
QB 3 Clayton Tune Jr
WR 5 Marquez Stevenson Sr
QB 6 Logan Holgorsen So
QB 10 Sofian Massoud Fr
WR 12 Ke'Andre Street  Fr
WR 13 Jeremy Singleton Jr
QB 14 Ike Ogbogu Jr
RB 18 Chandler Smith Sr
WR 19 Julon Williams So
RB 22 Kyle Porter Sr
RB 23 James Fullbright III  Fr
WR 24 Jaylen Davis  Fr
WR 26 Ja'Kori Morgan So
WR 31 Jordan Cooper So
RB 34 Mulbah Car Sr
RB 37 Terrell Brown  Fr
WR 39 Andrew Segovia Sr
RB 40 Kelan Walker So
TE 43 DeKalen Goodson So
OL 52 Braylon Jones Sr
OL 62 Jarrid Williams Sr
OL 63 James Faminu Fr
OL 64 Dennis Bardwell Sr
OL 65 Gio Pancotti Sr
OL 67 Cam'Ron Johnson  Fr
OL 70 Jordan Boatman Jr
OL 71 Max Banes So
OL 73 Kameron Lewis So
OL 75 Jack Freeman So
OL 76 Patrick Paul  Fr
OL 77 Keenan Murphy Sr
OL 79 Chayse Todd  Fr
WR 80 Nathaniel Dell  Fr
WR 81 Tre'Von Bradley Jr
WR 83 Peyton Sawyer So
WR 84 Cole McGowan Sr
TE 85 Christian Trahan Jr
TE 88 Shane Creamer Jr
TE 89 Parker Eichenberger So
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
S 2 Deontay Anderson Sr
S 3 Grant Stuard Sr
CB 6 Damarion Williams Sr
S 9 Jovanni Stewart Sr
DL 12 David Anenih Sr
CB 13 Marcus Jones Jr
LB 14 Ronald Nunnery Fr
LB 15 Zamar Kirven Jr
CB 16 Jayce Rogers Jr
S 17 Hasaan Hypolite So
CB 18 Kelvin Clemmons Jr
CB 19 Javian Smith Jr
LB 20 Jordan Moore So
S 21 Gleson Sprewell Jr
DL 23 Willie Smith III So
LB 24 Donavan Mutin Jr
CB 25 D. J. Small Jr
LB 26 Elijah Gooden Jr
LB 27 Amaud Willis-Dalton Jr
S 28 Thabo Mwaniki Jr
CB 29 Colin Samuel Sr
DL 30 Alexander Duke Jr
DL 31 Derek Parish Jr
S 32 Gervarrius Owens Jr
S 33 Garrison Vaughn So
CB 34 Dylan Dixon  Fr
S 37 Deondre Dansby  Fr
CB 39 Shaun Lewis Jr
S 40 Brody Anderson So
LB 42 Terrance Edgeston Sr
LB 45 Malik Robinson Jr
DL 47 Taures Payne Sr
LB 48 Jordan Carmouche Jr
DL 50 Hakeem Ajijolaiya  Fr
LB 52 Ken Savanah  Fr
LB 59 Jacob Daulong Jr
DL 91 Benil Johnson So
DL 92 Logan Hall Jr
DL 93 Atlias Bell Jr
DL 94 Sedrick Williams Jr
DL 95 Jamykal Neal Jr
DL 96 Nelson Ceasar  Fr
DL 98 Payton Turner Sr
DL 99 Olivier Charles–Pierre Sr
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 22 Laine Wilkins Fr
LS 45 Spencer Wells So
LS 46 Davis Beal  Fr
K 47 Dalton Witherspoon Sr
K 51 Kyle Ramsey So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Roster
Last update: May 23, 2020


Schedule

The 2020 Houston schedule consists of 6 home and 6 away games in the regular season. The Cougars will play host to conference foes Tulane, UCF, South Florida, and Tulsa. They will travel to conference opponents Memphis, Navy, Cincinnati, and SMU

The Bobcats will host two non-conference games, against Rice and North Texas, both of the C-USA, and will travel to two non-conference team, Washington State of the Pac-12 and BYU, an FBS-Independent.

DateOpponentSiteTVResult
September 3Rice*
September 12at Washington State*
September 19at Memphis
September 26North Texas*
  • TDECU Stadium
  • Houston, TX
October 8Tulane
  • TDECU Stadium
  • Houston, TX
ESPN
October 16at BYU*
ESPN
October 24at Navy
October 31UCF
  • TDECU Stadium
  • Houston, TX
November 7at Cincinnati
November 14South Florida
  • TDECU Stadium
  • Houston, TX
November 21at SMU
November 28Tulsa
  • TDECU Stadium
  • Houston, TX
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings after November 5 released prior to game
Schedule Source:[2]

Game summaries
StatisticsRiceHouston
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

Rice
See also: 2020 Rice Owls football team and Bayou Bucket Classic
Overall record Last meeting Result
31–11 2018 HOU, 45–27
Pregame lineOver/under
  
Rice at Houston – Game summary
1 2 Total
Owls 0
Cougars 0

at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX

  • Date: September 3
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsHoustonWashington State
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

at Washington State
See also: 2020 Washington State Cougars football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
1–3 2019 WSU, 24–31
Pregame lineOver/under
  
Houston at Washington State – Game summary
1 2 Total
HOU Cougars 0
WSU Cougars 0

at Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA

  • Date: September 12
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsHoustonMemphis
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

at Memphis
See also: 2020 Memphis Tigers football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
15–13 2019 MEM, 27–45
Pregame lineOver/under
  
Houston at Memphis – Game summary
1 2 Total
Cougars 0
Tigers 0

at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, TN

  • Date: September 19
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsNorth TexasHouston
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

North Texas
See also: 2020 North Texas Mean Green football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
8–7 2019 HOU, 46–25
Pregame lineOver/under
  
North Texas at Houston – Game summary
1 2 Total
Mean Green 0
Cougars 0

at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX

  • Date: September 26
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsTulaneHouston
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

Tulane
See also: 2020 Tulane Green Wave football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
18–7 2019 HOU, 24–14
Pregame lineOver/under
  
Tulane at Houston – Game summary
1 2 Total
Green Wave 0
Cougars 0

at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX

  • Date: October 8
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsHoustonBYU
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

at BYU
See also: 2020 BYU Cougars football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
0–2 2014 BYU, 25–33
Pregame lineOver/under
  
Houston at Brigham Young – Game summary
1 2 Total
HOU Cougars 0
BYU Cougars 0

at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX

  • Date: October 16
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsHoustonNavy
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

at Navy
See also: 2020 Navy Midshipmen football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
4–2 2019 NAVY, 41–56
Pregame lineOver/under
  
Houston at Navy – Game summary
1 2 Total
Cougars 0
Midshipmen 0

at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD

  • Date: October 24
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsNorth TexasHouston
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

North Texas
See also: 2020 North Texas Mean Green football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
8–7 2019 HOU, 46–25
Pregame lineOver/under
  
North Texas at Houston – Game summary
1 2 Total
Mean Green 0
Cougars 0

at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX

  • Date: September 26
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsUCFHouston
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

UCF
See also: 2020 UCF Knights football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
3–6 2019 UCF, 29–44
Pregame lineOver/under
  
Central Florida at Houston – Game summary
1 2 Total
Knights 0
Cougars 0

at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsHoustonCincinnati
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

at Cincinnati
See also: 2020 Cincinnati Bearcats football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
15–11 2019 CIN, 23–38
Pregame lineOver/under
  
Houston at Cincinnati – Game summary
1 2 Total
Cougars 0
Bearcats 0

at Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

  • Date: November 7
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsSouth FloridaHouston
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

South Florida
See also: 2020 South Florida Bulls football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
4–2 2018 HOU, 57–36
Pregame lineOver/under
  
South Florida at Houston – Game summary
1 2 Total
Bulls 0
Cougars 0

at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsHoustonSMU
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

at SMU
See also: 2020 SMU Mustangs football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
21–13–1 2019 SMU, 31–34
Pregame lineOver/under
  
Houston at Southern Methodist – Game summary
1 2 Total
Cougars 0
Mustangs 0

at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park, TX

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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StatisticsTulsaHouston
First downs  
Total yards  
Rushing yards  
Passing yards  
Turnovers  
Time of possession  

Tulsa
See also: 2020 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
24–19 2018 TUL, 41–26
Pregame lineOver/under
  
Tulsa at Houston – Game summary
1 2 Total
Golden Hurricane 0
Cougars 0

at TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: TBA CDT
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References
  1. "2020 National Signing Day". University of Houston Athletics. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. "2020 Houston Cougars Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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