Carson Blackmon and Spencer Armstrong 2008 Armed Forces Bowl

The

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competes as part of the

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(FBS), representing the

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in the

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. Since the establishment of the team in 1946, Houston has appeared in 30

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s. The latest bowl occurred on December 23, 2022, when Houston defeated Louisiana in the

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, which brought the Cougars' overall bowl record to thirteen wins, sixteen losses, and one tie (13–16–1).

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