HOUSTON (AP) — The last time the Houston Cougars were 6-0 was back in 1990, the heyday of David Klingler and the run-and-shoot offense.
The current Cougars compare to that bunch in more ways than one, crashing into the Top 25 behind a seemingly unstoppable offense. And while Houston takes aim at an unbeaten season, senior quarterback Case Keenum is closing in on records not even Klingler or 1989 Heisman Trophy winner Andre Ware could reach.
The 21st-ranked Cougars (6-0, 2-0 Conference USA) face Marshall (3-4, 2-1) on Saturday. Houston is not only generating buzz on the field, it’s also mentioned as a potential newcomer to the Big East. Coach Kevin Sumlin says his team isn’t distracted by realignment talk, because the school’s future affiliation has no bearing on this season.
