51-31 win punches bowl ticket for UH

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Entering the season, the question about the Houston Cougars' bowl eligibility wasn't "if" but "when."

Everyone knew that with all the talent Houston had stockpiled, the Cougars were a lock to achieve the six-win threshold for bowl eligibility. But when? Would they take care of business early, or would they keep everyone in suspense until the end of the season, like they have done in the past under coach Art Briles?
Michael Murphy: Houston Chronicle