AAC vs Big 12: Houston Cougars Welcome the Kansas Jayhawks to H-Town on Saturday
Houston Cougars welcome the Kansas Jayhawks to TDECU Stadium on Saturday. The last time the two teams met was in the 2005 Fort Worth Bowl. Houston lost to Texas Tech last week, but won their last seven home openers. Houston's coaching staff is almost entirely intact from 2021. Assistant Head Coach and RB Coach Mike Jinks brings 25-plus years of coaching experience. Kansas RB Devin Neal is back this season. He rushed for 707 yards on 158 carries and two touchdowns. His last game was against West Virginia. UH has won seven straight home-opener wins. It's the longest home winning streak in program history.
Kansas Jayhawks are the number one scoring team in the country at 55.5 points per game. Kansas has added two Cobee Bryant touchdowns to their total this year. The team is also first in third down conversion percentage at 73.9%, 12th in rushing offense at 248. 5 yards pergame, tied for first nationally in sacks allowed at zero, and seventh in fewest tackles-for-loss allowed. Devin Neal is tied with first place in country with five total touchdowns in two games. Jalon Daniels threw for 219 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Saturday's win over West Virginia.
