Houston Football Team History
Houston Cougars
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Founded: 1927 Stadium: Robertson Stadium Capacity: 33,000 Colors: Red, Black & White Coach: William M. Bill Meek Conference: Missouri Valley-
1955 Season Highlights
William M. Bill Meek enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Houston.
1955 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 17 vs. Montana
54
12
W
Sat., Oct. 1 @
Texas A&M
3
21
L
Fri., Oct. 7 @ Detroit Mercy
7
0
W
Sat., Oct. 15 vs.
Oklahoma State
21
13
W
Sat., Oct. 22 vs.
Texas Tech
7
0
W
Sat., Oct. 29 vs. Wichita State
7
21
L
Sat., Nov. 5 @
Tulsa
14
17
L
Sat., Nov. 12 @
Mississippi
11
27
L
@ Jackson, MS
Sat., Nov. 19 vs. Villanova
26
14
W
Sat., Dec. 3 vs.
Wyoming
26
14
W
1955 Season Totals
Record 6-4
Points Scored 176
Scoring Average 17.6
Points Allowed 139
Defense Average 13.9
Opponents Record 36-24
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 5-1
Away Record 1-3
1955 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1955 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1955 All Missouri Valley Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
With its blue playing surface, Bronco Stadium (home of the Boise State Broncos) is the only non-green playing surface in the NCAA.