Houston Football Team History
Houston Cougars
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Founded: 1927 Stadium: Robertson Stadium Capacity: 33,000 Colors: Red, Black & White Coach: Bill Yeoman Conference: Independent-
1963 Season Highlights
Bill Yeoman enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Houston.
1963 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 21 vs.
Auburn
14
21
L
Sat., Sep. 28 @
Baylor
0
27
L
Sat., Oct. 5 vs.
Mississippi
6
20
L
Sat., Oct. 12 @
Texas A&M
13
23
L
Sat., Oct. 19 @
Mississippi State
0
20
L
Sat., Oct. 26 @
Alabama
13
21
L
Sat., Nov. 2 vs. Detroit Mercy
55
18
W
Sat., Nov. 16 @
Tulsa
21
22
L
Sat., Nov. 30 @
Memphis
6
29
L
Sat., Dec. 14 vs.
Louisville
21
7
W
1963 Season Totals
Record 2-8
Points Scored 149
Scoring Average 14.9
Points Allowed 208
Defense Average 20.8
Opponents Record 59-29
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 2-2
Away Record 0-6
1963 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1963 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1963 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
In 1905, 18 men were killed in college football games, and 159 were permanently injured.