Holgorsen Agrees to Contract Extension through 2027
3/31/2022 8:59:00 AM | Football
Six-year extension follows record-setting 2021 campaign
HOUSTON – Houston Football Head Coach Dana Holgorsen has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027 season, Houston Vice President for Athletics Chris Pezman formally announced Thursday.
The six-year extension comes fresh off Houston's record-setting 2021 season. Holgorsen's third at the helm was highlighted by 11 consecutive victories, an appearance in The American Championship Game and Birmingham Bowl victory against the Auburn Tigers.
"We're excited about where we are and the direction we're headed," Pezman said. "Getting Dana locked up for six years ahead of our conference transition was important for continuity. We look forward to our future with Dana at the helm."
Houston's 12-plus win season in 2021 was its third in program history. The Cougars were one of six teams nationally ranked inside the top 20 in both points per game (35.9) and opponent points per game (20.4).
"This is a long-term commitment," Holgorsen said. "I am extremely appreciative for the leadership and investment from Tilman Fertitta, Renu Khator and Chris Pezman. I can't tell you how excited I am to be at the University of Houston for the foreseeable future."
Through his career, Holgorsen has tutored 22 All-Americans, 11 national award winners and 14 national award finalists. In his three seasons at Houston, four Cougars have been selected in the NFL Draft including one first-round pick.
Holgorsen arrived at Houston following eight seasons as head coach at West Virginia where he led the mountaineers to seven bowl games. The Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, native closed his tenure as the program's second-winningest head coach behind a record of 61-41.
2022 Season Tickets Now Available
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans can be part of all the excitement of the 2022 season by purchasing or renewing season tickets for the upcoming campaign at TDECU Stadium.
Purchase your season tickets and take advantage of "Early Bird" pricing through May 1 alongside season ticket holder benefits and get in the mix for drawings and special prizes. Season tickets start at just $90.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets. Current season ticket holders can renew now by clicking here.
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $72 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click here.
2022 Houston Football Schedule
In addition to non-conference games against Kansas (Sept. 17) and Rice (Sept. 24), Houston will also host American Athletic Conference foes Tulane (Sept. 30), USF (Oct. 29), Temple (Nov. 12) and Tulsa (Nov. 25-26). To see the full schedule, click here.
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The six-year extension comes fresh off Houston's record-setting 2021 season. Holgorsen's third at the helm was highlighted by 11 consecutive victories, an appearance in The American Championship Game and Birmingham Bowl victory against the Auburn Tigers.
"We're excited about where we are and the direction we're headed," Pezman said. "Getting Dana locked up for six years ahead of our conference transition was important for continuity. We look forward to our future with Dana at the helm."
Houston's 12-plus win season in 2021 was its third in program history. The Cougars were one of six teams nationally ranked inside the top 20 in both points per game (35.9) and opponent points per game (20.4).
"This is a long-term commitment," Holgorsen said. "I am extremely appreciative for the leadership and investment from Tilman Fertitta, Renu Khator and Chris Pezman. I can't tell you how excited I am to be at the University of Houston for the foreseeable future."
Through his career, Holgorsen has tutored 22 All-Americans, 11 national award winners and 14 national award finalists. In his three seasons at Houston, four Cougars have been selected in the NFL Draft including one first-round pick.
Holgorsen arrived at Houston following eight seasons as head coach at West Virginia where he led the mountaineers to seven bowl games. The Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, native closed his tenure as the program's second-winningest head coach behind a record of 61-41.
2022 Season Tickets Now Available
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans can be part of all the excitement of the 2022 season by purchasing or renewing season tickets for the upcoming campaign at TDECU Stadium.
Purchase your season tickets and take advantage of "Early Bird" pricing through May 1 alongside season ticket holder benefits and get in the mix for drawings and special prizes. Season tickets start at just $90.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets. Current season ticket holders can renew now by clicking here.
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $72 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click here.
2022 Houston Football Schedule
In addition to non-conference games against Kansas (Sept. 17) and Rice (Sept. 24), Houston will also host American Athletic Conference foes Tulane (Sept. 30), USF (Oct. 29), Temple (Nov. 12) and Tulsa (Nov. 25-26). To see the full schedule, click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Football on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarFB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Football on Facebook.