Seasons: 75 (1949 to 2023)
Record (W-L-T): 460-374-15
Adjusted Record (W-L-T): 460-374-14
Conferences: Big 12, American, CUSA, SWC, MVC, Ind
Conf. Championships: 11
Bowl Record: 30 Bowls, 13-16-1, .450 W-L% (Major Bowls)
Ranked in AP Poll: 12 Times (Preseason), 15 Times (Final), 203 Weeks (Total)
Ranked in CFP Rankings: 2 Times (Final), 11 Weeks (Total)
Heisman Winners: Andre Ware (1989)
Stadium: TDECU Stadium (cap. 40,000)
Location: Houston, Texas
NFL/AFL stats for Houston Cougars players at Pro-Football-Reference
| Rk | Player | Pos | Count | Yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Oliver | DL | 2 | 2017, 2018 |
| 2 | Bill Bridges | OL | 1 | 1969 |
| 3 | Marcus Jones | AP | 1 | 2021 |
| 4 | Leonard Mitchell | DL | 1 | 1980 |
| 5 | Jason Phillips | WR | 1 | 1988 |
| 6 | Rich Stotter | OL | 1 | 1967 |
| 7 | Andre Ware | QB | 1 | 1989 |
| 8 | Wilson Whitley | DL | 1 | 1976 |
| 9 | Elmo Wright | E | 1 | 1970 |
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