Southern Miss at Houston

Saturday, November 9, 1996 Share

Houston beat No. 20 Southern Miss 56–⁠49. It was their second meeting; after it, Houston led the series 2–⁠0.

Away20Southern Miss8–⁠3 in 1996

HomeHouston7–⁠5 in 1996

FinalHigh 71°F, low 44°FAttendance 18,107

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Miss 74% to win. Houston pulled the upset.

Southern Miss leads 9–⁠5 in 14 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2011	Southern Miss 49, Houston 28	Conference USA Championship Game
2010	Southern Miss 59, Houston 41
2009	Houston 50, Southern Miss 43
2006	Houston 34, Southern Miss 20	Conference USA Championship Game
2006	Southern Miss 31, Houston 27
2005	Houston 27, Southern Miss 24