Some Houston University Bowl History

Oh my mind and recall! I doubt anyone else noticed, but yesterday 35 years (and one day later), history repeated itself “in reverse,” in a bowl game, involving Houston University.

Yesterday, the Cougars roared back from a (34-21) deficit and defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers (35-34).

“35” is the operative number as 35 years (and one day earlier), Notre Dame University led by quarterback Joe Montana, who was fed chicken soup (it couldn’t hurt) during the game, to combat his illness, came back from a (34-12) deficit and defeated Houston University. The final score was, you guessed it, (35-34).