UCLA’s first opportunity with the ball resulted in a fumble on a kickoff return, which the Bruins recovered. They held the ball for three plays, with a bad snap by center Kai Maiava killing any chance of moving the ball.
Houston, meanwhile, was efficient, driving 60 yards to get a 35-yard field goal by Matt Hogan for a 10-0 lead. Quarterback Case Keenum completed seven of seven pass for 52 yards on the drive.
Houston made it look easy on its first drive, going 80 yards in 16 plays to take a 7-0 lead. Michael Hayes went the final yard for the touchdown, but it was quarterback Case Keenum’s moment.
Keenum, who suffered a season-ending knee injury against UCLA last season, completed five of seven passes for 42 yards. He also ran twice for 18 yards. He completed an eight-yard pass to Hayes on a third-and-seven play. Keenum also scrambled 10 yards on a third down to give the Cougars a first down on the UCLA seven-yard line.
--Chris Foster, reporting from Houston
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Photo: Houston quarterback Case Keenum takes the field Saturday. Credit: Thomas Campbell / US Presswire
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