Head coach Tom Herman and the coaching staff surveys the Houston Cougars football team during their first team scrimmage. Photos by Matt Flora

At the dawn of a new day for the Houston Cougars football team, expectations remain the same for head coach Tom Herman. “We are going to hit, that’s what we do,” Herman said. “I don’t know anything in life that you can do in any elite championship level without practicing …

The Houston Cougars step on the practice field for the sixth time this fall, focusing their attention on the linebackers. Photos by Andre Brooks

The Houston Cougars survive only their second one-possession game of the season as they improve to 9-0, defeating the Cincinnati Bearkats 33-30. The Cougars move to #16 in the AP Poll before preparing to face their biggest challenge of the season, #25 Memphis. Photos by Rick Custer

UH piles it on Texas State in the first half, outscoring them 42-7 through the first two quarters. Greg Ward Jr. tallies four passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns as the Cougars win 59-14 and improve to a perfect 3-0 on the season. Photos by Andre Brooks

Tom Herman is getting ready for his first full season as a head coach with the University of Houston Cougars. UH opens the season Tennessee Tech on September 5 at TDECU Stadium.