... started the 2009 season with eight wins in their first nine outings, including wins over Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, and Mississippi State. They then dropped three of their final five, including a 38-32 loss to East Carolina in the conference title game, followed by a 47-20 beating at the hands of Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.

The bowl game saw the final collapse of the Houston defense as well as superstar quarterback Case Keenum, who threw six picks in a huge let down after tossing just nine INTs the entire season. 

With nine returning starters, Houston will look to improve on their 6-2 conference record by posting its second straight 10-win season and earning another chance at the Conference USA title and a bowl game...

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