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Houston Cougars Return to Latest College Football Playoff Rankings
- Houston jumps to No. 21 in the CFP rankings after a 31-24 win at Baylor to close the regular season.
- UH finished 9-3 (6-3 in Big 12), a strong turnaround from last season’s 4-8 finish.
- The 2025 season marks Houston’s best year since 2021, with respect growing nationally.
- AP polling also recognized Houston, with No. 22 after week nine and No. 24 after beating UCF.
- Coyotes' coach Willie Fritz credited with leading the turnaround, highlighting UH’s 2025 performance.
- No. 21 CFP ranking is Houston’s highest in almost four years.
- UH’s CFP movement followed a late-season win at Baylor, closing the regular season strongly.
- The team’s Big 12 performance contributed to its positive CFP appearance.
- The article notes Houston’s exposure in national circles this season.
- The piece mentions a Birmingham Bowl win in 2021 as a historical context.
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