Houston Cougars are the athletic teams representing the University of Houston.
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10 Facts About Houston Cougars
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Informally, the Houston Cougars have been referred to as the Coogs, UH, or simply Houston.
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Houston's traditional rival has been Rice with whom the Cougars shared a conference for thirty-three non-consecutive years.
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Houston Cougars has had notable sports teams in its history, including Phi Slama Jama and the sixteen-time national champion men's golf team.
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Houston Cougars remained a member of Conference USA until 2013 when they joined the American Athletic Conference.
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In September 2021, Houston Cougars received and accepted a membership offer to the Big 12 Conference.
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The Houston Cougars divided their home schedule in their first AAC season between Reliant Stadium and BBVA Compass Stadium; the new TDECU Stadium opened on the Robertson Stadium site in 2014.
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Notable games for the Houston Cougars include the first nationally syndicated NCAA basketball game, known as the "Game of the Century, " and the NCAA National Championship Games in 1983 and 1984.
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Houston Cougars's most meaningful current rivalry is with cross-town Rice University, which is a member of Conference USA.
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Houston Cougars Dynamo of Major League Soccer was a tenant at Robertson Stadium until 2011.
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