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Houston wide receiver Stephon Johnson (5) holds up the Bayou Bucket trophy after the Cougars defeated the Rice Owls 35-9 during an NCAA college football game in Houston, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

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UH relishes Bayou Bucket win over Rice before hiatus. 'It's just a blessing'

The Cougars will head into their Big 12 opener against Colorado and Deion Sanders with a 2-0 record and possession of the cherished Bayou Bucket.

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