But with the upset win over Louisville, Herman’s team is shaping up to have a big 2016. Even with the two losses, the Cougars are now 9-2, and they still have a game against Memphis that could bring them to 10-2 on the year. Houston is also still alive in the American Athletic Conference race, but it needs Navy to lose to ECU and SMU to have a chance of getting the conference title.
With that, there’s also a chance to get into the Cotton Bowl this year, which is part of the Playoff’s New Year’s Six bowl games.