1986 Houston Cougars football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1986 Houston Cougars football Southwest Conference SWC 1–10 0–8 Bill Yeoman 25th Don Todd 15th Robby Brezina Houston Astrodome The 1986 Houston Cougars football team represented the University of Houston during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Cougars were led by 25th-year head coach Bill Yeoman and played their home games at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The team competed as members of the Southwest Conference, finishing in last. Following a dismal 1–10 season, and amidst mounting controversy surrounding alleged NCAA rule violations, Bill Yeoman resigned as head coach.Bill Yeoman to Resign as Houston Coach November 11, 1986 Los Angeles Times C2 He retired as Houston's longest serving and winningest coach by wide margins. Schedule 1986 AP September 6 l y y Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 3–37 50,593 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orange-leader-arizona-routs-houston/170687674/ The Orange Leader Arizona routs Houston September 7, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com September 20 w y y Oklahoma State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 28–12 38,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-american-republic-reserve-qb-leads/170687789/ Daily American Republic Reserve QB leads Houston attack September 21, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com September 27 l y Tulsa Houston Astrodome Houston, TX 14–24 12,445 https://www.newspapers.com/article/victoria-advocate-tulsa-comes-from-behin/170681721/ The Victoria Advocate Tulsa comes from behind to clip Cougars September 28, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 4 l y Baylor 13 Baylor Stadium Waco, TX rivalry ESPN 13–27 34,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-bears-rose-plucks/170687899/ The Abilene Reporter-News Bears' Rose plucks win from Coogs October 5, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 11 l Texas A&M 14 Houston Astrodome Houston, TX 7–19 28,277 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-am-slater-kic/170687986/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram A&M, Slater kick habit in Houston October 12, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 18 l y SMU 20 Texas Stadium Irving, TX rivalry 3–10 25,967 https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-smu-survives-c/170688066/ Austin American-Statesman SMU survives Cougar scare, takes 10–3 win October 19, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 25 l y Arkansas 14 Houston Astrodome Houston, TX 13–30 16,060 https://www.newspapers.com/article/san-angelo-standard-times-hogs-rip-coogs/170688205/ San Angelo Standard-Times Hogs rip Coogs 31–13 without QB Thomas October 26, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 l TCU Houston Astrodome Houston, TX 14–30 10,125 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marshall-news-messenger-tcu-cuts-los/170688290/ The Marshall News Messenger TCU cuts losses at Houston's expense November 2, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 8 l y Texas Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX 10–30 60,650 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kilgore-news-herald-longhorns-stampe/170688379/ The Kilgore News Herald Longhorns stampede Houston November 9, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 22 l y Texas Tech Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX rivalry 7–34 30,196 https://www.newspapers.com/article/longview-news-journal-texas-tech-gains-i/170688547/ Longview Morning Journal Texas Tech gains Independence in 34–7 rout November 23, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 29 l Rice Houston Astrodome Houston, TX rivalry Raycom 13–14 10,399 https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-bitter-end-ro/170688677/ Austin American-Statesman Bitter end, Roper sparks Rice comeback to ruin Yeoman's UH finale November 30, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/houston/1986-schedule.html 1986 Houston Cougars Schedule and Results Sports-Reference.com August 1, 2018 References Houston Category:Houston Cougars football seasons Houston Cougars football Houston Cougars football