Overview

• Houston Cougars fire head coach Dana Holgorsen after a disappointing 4-8 season, marking his third losing season in five years.
• Despite a successful 12-2 season in 2021, the team's performance has declined, with troubling losses to rivals and a drop in recruiting rankings.
• Potential candidates for the position include UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor, Texas State head coach GJ Kinne, and Texas special teams coordinator Jeff Banks.
• Former TCU coach Gary Patterson, who has expressed a desire to return to coaching, could be a wildcard candidate.
• Houston's search for a new head coach begins immediately, with the aim of restoring the team's competitive edge in the Big 12 Conference.