2021 Houston Cougars football team

The 2021 Houston Cougars football team represented the University of Houston in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars played their home games at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas, competing in the American Athletic Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Dana Holgorsen.

2021 Houston Cougars football
Birmingham Bowl champion
Birmingham Bowl, W 17–13 vs. Auburn
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 17
APNo. 17
Record12–2 (8–0 American)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorShannon Dawson (2nd, 3rd overall season)
Co-offensive coordinatorBrandon Jones (3rd season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorDoug Belk (1st, 3rd overall season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumTDECU Stadium
2021 American Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 4 Cincinnati y$^  8 0   13 1  
No. 17 Houston y  8 0   12 2  
UCF  5 3   9 4  
East Carolina  5 3   7 5  
Tulsa  5 3   7 6  
SMU  4 4   8 4  
Memphis  3 5   6 6  
Navy  3 5   4 8  
Tulane  1 7   2 10  
South Florida  1 7   2 10  
Temple  1 7   3 9  
Championship: Cincinnati 35, Houston 20
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll
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