Houston and Louisiana-Lafayette were two of the best Group of Five teams in 2021. But they regressed this season and now meet in this year's Independence Bowl. Here's what you need to know about the matchup.
The Cougars averaged 37.2 points per game and 463.6 yards per game but were hampered by a defense that allowed nearly those totals. Their offensive excellence and defensive porousness was on display in November’s record-setting 77-63 loss to SMU. Houston QB Clayton Tune threw for 3,845 yards and 37 touchdown passes this season, which matched Southern California’s Caleb Williams and Ohio State’s CJ Stroud for most in the nation. The senior also tied for the Cougars’ rushing lead with 489 yards.
The safety pulled in a team-high four interceptions and finished second with 73 tackles. He also had three passes defended, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The sixth-year senior picked up seven sacks for the Ragin’ Cajuns and led the way with 12.5 tackles for loss. Hill-Green also had a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and 42 total tackles.
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