Alright, folks, let’s talk about the Houston Cougars football team back in 2015. Man, that was a wild ride! I remember this season like it was yesterday. I started following them a bit closer that year, and boy, am I glad I did.
So, I got into this whole thing by simply wanting to keep track of their games. It all began when I found some data online. I grabbed my notebook and started jotting down their schedule. It was the 68th season for the Cougars, and they were part of the NCAA Division I FBS. I made a list of all their games, one by one. Most of the games were on Saturdays, which was pretty standard.
Next, I dove into their stats. I wrote down their overall record, which was an impressive 13 wins and only 1 loss. They were ranked 8th in the final AP poll – not too shabby! Their coach, Tom Herman, was doing a great job, also with a 13-1 record. I noted that they scored a whopping 566 points in total, averaging 40.4 points per game. That put them in the top 10 nationwide for scoring. On the defense, they only allowed 290 points all season.
Here’s a little breakdown of what I compiled:
- Record: 13-1 (They were 3rd out of 128 teams, pretty awesome!)
- Rank: 8th in the final AP poll (Top 10, baby!)
- Conference: American (West Division)
- Conference Record: 7-1 (They did great in their division!)
- Coach: Tom Herman (with his own 13-1 record)
- Points For: 566
- Points/G: 40.4 (10th out of 128, these guys could score!)
- Points Against: 290 (Solid defense!)
Then, I went game by game. This was the fun part. I marked down each game’s date, location, opponent, and the final score. I remember the game on December 31, 2015, in Atlanta against Florida State – the Cougars won 38-24! Another big one was on December 5, 2015, in Houston against Temple. They won that one 24-13. And I can’t forget the game on November 27, 2015, also in Houston, where they scored 52 points.
Key Games I Remember:
- December 31, 2015: Houston 38, Florida State 24 (in Atlanta)
- December 5, 2015: Houston 24, Temple 13 (in Houston)
- November 27, 2015: Houston 52, Opponent (in Houston)
Finally, I looked into the players. I didn’t go too deep, but I did check out some of their stats – rushing, passing, receiving, and even special teams like kickoff and punt returns. It was interesting to see who was doing what on the field.
In the end, I had a pretty good overview of the Cougars’ 2015 season. It was a blast following them, and putting all this info together made me feel even more connected to the team. That season was definitely one for the books, and I was thrilled to have documented it all.
Looking back, tracking the 2015 Houston Cougars was a real treat. It wasn’t just about the numbers; it was about being part of their journey. It got me hooked, and I’ve been a fan ever since. That season really showed what college football is all about – excitement, teamwork, and some darn good games!
