Last 4 seasons
2016: 9-4 coached by Tom Herman
2015: 12-1 coached by Tom Herman
2014: 8-5 coached by Tony Levine
2013: 8-4 coached by Tony Levine
All Time record: 426–356–15 (.544)
2016 reflection:
Oklahoma W 33-23
Lamar W 42-0
@Cincinnati W 40-16
@Texas State W 64-3
Connecticut W 42-14
@ Navy L 40-46
Tulsa W 38-31
@ SMU L 16-38
UCF W 31-24
Tulane W 30-18
15 Louisville W 36-10
@ Memphis L 10-34
Leaders:
Passing: Greg Ward Jr. 319/469 (68%) 3557 yards, 22 TD’s, 13 Ints
Rushing: Duke Catalon 145 carries for 528 yards (3.5 AVG) 4 rushing TD’s
Receiving: Lindell Bonner 98 Rec for 1118 yards (11 AVG) 3 receiving TD’s
Tackles: Matthew Adams 82 total tackles
TFLs: Ed Oliver 22.5 tackles for loss
Sacks: Steven Taylor, Tyus Bowser 8.5 sacks
Ints: Howard Wilson 5 Ints
notable 2017 signees (based on 247 sports)
Bryan Jones, DE, 6’5 240
Amaud Willis-Dalton, LB, 6’0 195
Jeremy Singleton, WR, 6’0 170
Noah Jones, DE, 6’4 235
Dennis Bardwell, OT, 6’5 276
Derek Parish, LB, 6’1 256
David Anenih, DE, 6’3 220
Bryson Smith, QB, 6’0 170
Alexander Duke, DE, 6’4 235
Parker Eichenberger, TE, 6’4 225
NFL draftees: Tyus Bowser, Brandon Wilson, Howard Wilson
Key Losses:
QB Greg Ward
WR Chance Allen
TE Tyler McCloskey
LB Steven Taylor
LB Tyus Bowser
DB Brandon Wilson
DL Cameron Malveaux
DL BJ Singleton
2017 season outlook
8-12 wins
Houston Analysis
Houston had a great season 2 years ago under Tom Herman, but this year they fell short of expectations despite a big win vs Oklahoma in week 1. Tom Herman left this team in pretty good position. former Texas A&M QB Kyle Allen is certainly the favorite to take over for Greg Ward. the defense is in great position and lost only a handful of players. Ed Oliver had one of the best seasons in FBS and will return after his monster 22.5 TFL season in his true freshman season. Coach Major Applewhite is now the HC after being the OC. The offense only lost 3 players. this team is in prime position to make a push for an American Athletic Conference championship and potential NY6 Bowl. Defensively this is a team that is built to stop the run, and has weapons all over offense, Lindell Bonner returns after a phenomenal JR year. Houston returns their O-Line group from last year and will be very beneficial to the offense. A major concern is replacing their top 2 LBs and maintaining their success under Major Applewhite. The offense also was largely ineffective running the ball last season, so it will need to be more balanced and consistent. worst case scenario, i still see this team winning 8 games, but best case scenario i see them running the table winning all 12 of their games and making it back to a NY6 bowl.