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-
1966 Season Highlights
Bill Yeoman enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Houston.
1966 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 17 @
Florida State
21
13
W
Fri., Sep. 23 vs.
Washington State
21
7
W
Sat., Oct. 1 vs.
Oklahoma State
35
9
W
Sat., Oct. 15 vs.
Mississippi State
28
0
W
Sat., Oct. 22 @
Mississippi
6
27
L
@ Memphis, TN
Sat., Oct. 29 vs. Tampa
48
9
W
Sat., Nov. 5 vs.
Tulsa
73
14
W
Sat., Nov. 12 @
Kentucky
56
18
W
Sat., Nov. 26 vs.
Memphis
13
14
L
Sat., Dec. 3 vs.
Utah
34
14
W
1966 Season Totals
Record 8-2
Points Scored 335
Scoring Average 33.5
Points Allowed 125
Defense Average 12.5
Opponents Record 44-45
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 6-1
Away Record 2-1
1966 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
17 8-2-0
Coaches
17 8-2-0
UPI
1966 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1966 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
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